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Thursday, 7 May 2020 12:07

Talks are taking place to decide if the Leaving Cert should go ahead.

Talks are continuing today in an effort to reach a definitive decision on whether the Leaving Cert should go ahead.

The Education Minister met with officials and teaching unions yesterday to discuss whether exams could be safely held.

The feasibility of teachers predicting students grades was also discussed.

There's an expectation in political circles there will be an announcement sooner rather than later.

Vice principal of Athlone Community College Chris Forde says students should put the uncertainty out of their head if at all possible:

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