[ad_1] The Department of Education has confirmed that officials are examining “complex” issues related to contingency plans for Leaving Cert. However, he says he is still planning for the exams to continue on July 29, subject to public health advice. Education Minister Joe McHugh will attend a test advisory group meeting on Wednesday to review … Read more
[ad_1] Ian McDonagh is busy these days. The 18 year old Leaving Certificate student is studying for his exams. She also works a 30-hour week as a health care assistant at a local nursing home. “I have been working part time at the nursing home since last year,” he tells RTÉ News. “When the pandemic … Read more
[ad_1] When will schools reopen in light of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s comments on Friday night? The Taoiseach has confirmed that schools and universities will not reopen until September / October for the start of the new academic year. He did not offer additional details, but education sources say this will likely mean a later start … Read more
[ad_1] The Leaving Certificate could “potentially” begin on July 29, the Minister for Education has said. Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh said that a final date would be confirmed in a couple of days. Speaking on an Instagram Live chat with Spunout.ie, Minister McHugh said: “We’re going to be looking at the traditional day of … Read more
[ad_1] There is no guarantee that the Leaving Cert will proceed in late July or early August, despite the government’s decision to go ahead with the exams, a teachers union told its members. In a nine-page advisory document, the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that there is “no and no” at this stage … Read more