Local Fianna Fáil T.D. Brendan Smith has extended his sincere congratulations to all students in Cavan/Monaghan who are receiving their Junior Cert results today.

Deputy Smith stated that today is an important day for all those students who sat their first State Exams last June and indeed it marks the culmination of 3 years hard work.

Deputy Smith added that the publication of the Junior Cert results marks the end of the first phase of their second level education and heralds the next stage in preparation for the Leaving Certificate. He also complimented the parents and teachers of the students for their guidance and commitment as well.