A record 135,000 students have begun their state exams this morning.
Leaving Cert students began with English Paper 1, running from 9.30 until 12.20pm.
Students will sit English paper 2 tomorrow afternoon, at 2pm.
While Junior Cert-ers sit just one English paper, running until 11.30 am.
The Minister of Education has this advice for students:
The very best of luck to everyone beginning the State Examinations today. pic.twitter.com/CY37Buaywb
— Norma Foley T.D (@NormaFoleyTD1) June 7, 2023
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