Minister for Education Helen McEntee wants works by William Shakespeare to remain compulsory for Leaving Cert English.

Policymakers had proposed that it be optional for higher level students…

What do you think, should it stay the way it is, or should students have a choice?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Conor Murphy, English teacher in Skibbereen Community School, Dr. Ellen Howley, Assistant Professor at DCU’s School of English and listeners.