Education groups welcome 'clarity' on Leaving Cert and Junior Cert Exams

The Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools, (ACCS), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), Joint Managerial Body (JMB) and National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) issued a joint statement.
Education groups welcome 'clarity' on Leaving Cert and Junior Cert Exams
Minsiter for Education Joe McHugh said schools will remain closed "until further notice". File picture.

A number of education groups have issued a joint statement after the Government's decision to postpone the Leaving Cert examinations and cancel the Junior Cert.

The Association of Community and Comprehensive Schools, (ACCS), Education and Training Boards Ireland (ETBI), Joint Managerial Body (JMB) and National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD) said they "appreciate the clarity brought by today’s announcement regarding the state examinations."

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