The TUI General Secretary is pleased with the new measures.
Teachers unions are welcoming changes to the grading system for the Junior Cycle.
Around 73,000 students are getting results today, the third year in a row the figure has been higher than 70,000.
A change from last year means those who achieve 85% or higher will now be awarded a distinction, while those who score between 70 and 80% will receive a merit mark.
General Secretary of the Teachers' Union of Ireland, Tullamore's Michael Gillespie, says it's important students' hard work is recognised:
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