Carl O’Brien
Carl O’Brien is an Irish education editor and journalist, recognized for his coverage of educational policies and reforms in Ireland. He has a keen focus on the implications of government decisions on the education sector and has reported extensively on issues affecting students and teachers.
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Carl O’Brien wrote an article discussing why grade deflation for Leaving Cert students might not be such a bad thing.
Will 2025 students be badly disadvantaged by grade deflation? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-20
Carl O’Brien discusses the challenges faced by Leaving Cert students during their exams.
Carl O’Brien: ‘Take a deep breath Leaving Cert studentsIreland· 2025-06-06
The article is in conversation with Carl O’Brien.
Helen McEntee on her Leaving Cert: ‘Let’s put it this wayIreland· 2025-06-05
Carl O’Brien is the Irish Times education editor.
Carl O’Brien: ‘You’ve got this’Ireland· 2025-06-03
Carl O’Brien wrote about the Irish National Teachers Organisation motions regarding teaching religion.
On empathy, mental health reform and the return of Casimir Markievicz – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Carl O’Brien reports on the increase in autism diagnoses among schoolchildren.
Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
Carl O’Brien reports on the upcoming Leaving Cert oral English exam.
Taoiseach to face Dáil criticism over Trump meeting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
