Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. The fact that there has been a detrimental effect on fifth year students means that we very much need that clarity as soon as possible, preferably before the school term starts in September. As you know, fifth year is the start of the senior cycle. I have seen my son and his friends struggle with the amount of months of the senior cycle that they have missed. They are asking me on a daily basis what is happening and whether we know if accommodation is going to be made for the leaving certificate next year. The fact that we have student representatives on the advisory group is a good thing, along with parents, teachers and other groups. All of that will feed into making the proper decision that is required in this instance during these unprecedented times.

Again, I extend my best wishes to all the leaving certificate students finishing up today.