Norma Foley confirms Leaving Cert exams to go ahead with ‘changes’ and gives update on face masks for children

Education Minister Norma Foley has confirmed that the Cabinet has agreed that this year's Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle will be held as exams only.

Minister Foley has rejected calls for a hybrid style Leaving Cert despite calls from students and Opposition parties.

Students will sit their exams in June but there will be “radical changes,” Minister Foley said.