The uncertainty surrounding this year Leaving Cert exams is having a profound affect on the mental health of students, according to the Social Democrats.
The party's calling on Education Minister, Norma Foley, to announce a decision on how this years exams will be delivered to help reduce anxiety levels among students.
Education spokesperson, Gary Gannon, says the minister must make her plans clear.
"They [students] are feeling extraordinarily anxious, they uncertainty is impacting upon their mental health.
"The fact that they don't believe that they'll be assessed through a traditional Leaving Cert in May is increasing their stress and anxiety levels.
"That they're asking for is some sort of certainty, that a contingency plan needs to be brought forward for the Leaving Cert."
