Education Minister Norma Foley said 629,189 grades were given out across 21 individual subjects to the 70,727 candidates.
This was the second year students sat the reformed Junior Cycle - which means apart from Irish, English and Maths all other subjects are now at Common level.Minister Foley said: “On this momentous occasion for the 70,727 students receiving Junior Cycle examinations results, I would like to send my sincere congratulations and good wishes to all.
“I would also like to take the opportunity to recognise and thank your families, teachers, and school communities for the many ways in which they have worked to guide and support you towards reaching this milestone today. “You have put in the hard work to get to this point and have so much to celebrate as you reflect on all you have achieved and look forward to all that lies ahead.
ASTI President Geraldine O’Brien said: “To all the students getting their results today, you have reached an important education milestone and your teachers are very proud of you.
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