Teachers' unions are defending their calls to delay the introduction of the Leaving Cert Reform.

It comes after the Ombudsman for Children raised concerns over any pause to the roll-out of changes, which includes the introduction of projects for every exam subject.

Dr. Niall Muldoon is warning delays could put students in a position to miss out on the best possible opportunities.

To learn more about this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Clare ASTI spokesperson and Science teacher at St.Flannan's College in Ennis, John Conneely.

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