The delay in publishing this year's Leaving Certificate grades will only give students a short time-frame to find accommodation, the Education Minister has acknowledged..Ms Foley said the delay is required to keep the integrity of the system intact.Simply pop your e-mail into the box at the top of this article and get all the latest news and entertainment direct to you
She told RTE Morning Ireland on Friday: "It was not feasible or possible for the traditional Leaving Cert to take place. "I absolutely want to acknowledge the patience of the students, parents and teachers. I know this is a time of high anxiety." Coronavirus Ireland newsletter sign-up Sign up for the Irish Mirror coronavirus newsletter by simply entering your email address in this article here.
You can unsubscribe from this service at any time. And rest assured that your data will not be shared with any other party.A small number of students have decided not to accept calculate grades and will wait to do the traditional written exam instead.