As a seasoned mathematics teacher, I firmly believe that the difficulty level of Maths Paper 1 Higher Level in this year’s Leaving Cert was unduly high for most students, causing them immense stress and distress. This could damage their confidence and performance in the remaining exams, and even discourage them from pursuing higher-level maths in the future, which would exacerbate the shortage of students in Stem subjects. While adjusting the marking scheme based on a bell curve may seem like a quick fix, it fails to recognize the grossly unfair nature of the paper and its impact on students who were unprepared for such an exam format, especially during pandemic times when they had limited tuition and experienced higher teacher absenteeism. Instead, I propose that students should be given a second chance to resit Maths Paper 1 and their best result from both papers should be considered.
Furthermore, I sympathize with Patricia Greene’s frustration over the long and arduous journey by train from Ennis to Dublin, which took her five hours and 10 minutes to complete. Such poor public transport services can discourage people from using them and undermine efforts to promote sustainable mobility and reduce carbon emissions. It is imperative that the Transport Minister heeds such complaints and takes concrete steps to improve the quality and efficiency of public transport services.
Regarding Eric Conway’s interpretation of James Joyce’s sexual behaviour, I must clarify that I did not suggest in my letter any excuse or justification for his infidelity. While various biographers have highlighted Joyce’s brief flirtations and correspondence with other women, it is not my place to judge his personal life or suggest that he rationalized his actions. I only referred to his decision to reject the Catholic faith, which he viewed as a repressive and hypocritical institution that stifled individual freedom and creativity.
Finally, Eamon Kearney’s suggestion that Boris Johnson could make a career as a TV chat show host is not unfounded, as his charisma and wit can certainly appeal to some segments of the British public. However, it is imperative that we hold our political leaders accountable for their actions and policies, and not let their showmanship distract us from their failures and shortcomings. A leader’s primary responsibility is to serve the common good and promote the well-being of all citizens, not just to entertain or amuse us with their antics.
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