Secondary school principals are calling for clarity on how this year’s Leaving Cert exams will go ahead.
Last year students had the choice to accept a predicted grade or sit the exams, due to disruption to classes caused by the pandemic.
Director of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals Paul Crone says the same issue exists this time around and staffing shortages are adding to the problem.
"Schools are working very hard to try and source subject specific teachers, but their availability is very limited.
"That impacts on students when classes are covered and they're left to independent study - it doesn't have the same impact on covering the course and preparing the students for the exams."
