Mother can't challenge Leaving Cert mask rule - High Court

Mr Justice Charles Meenan said the mother failed to provide an independent medical report to support her claim that her son's migraine would be agitated if he had to wear a mask all day
As far back as last August, the school had advised parents masks would be required.

As far back as last August, the school had advised parents masks would be required.

A mother has failed to get the permission of the High Court to challenge a requirement that her son wear a face mask in order to sit the Leaving Certificate, which begins next week. 

Mr Justice Charles Meenan said the mother failed to provide an independent medical report to support her claim that her son's migraine would be agitated if he had to wear a mask all day.

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