Leaving Cert Postponed And Junior Cert Cancelled

A Westmeath student is disappointed at the lack of clarity on admission to third level.

The Leaving Cert exams are being postponed until the last week of July or early August.

The Junior cert exams have been cancelled, with students set to take school based tests early in the new school year.

All schools will remain closed until further notice.

Education Minister Joe McHugh says they will issue a new timetable for Leaving Cert in early June:

But Westmeath student Eve Conway is disappointed the Minister couldn't provide more clarity on arrangements for college admissions.

She's in Leaving Cert in Athlone Community College and says they're all facing a summer of uncertainty and stress:

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