
The ISSU president, Laois' Reuban Murray is calling for a change in format.
More talks are taking place today to discuss alternative plans for this year's Junior and Leaving Certs.
The Department of Education is meeting a range of stakeholders, including principals, teachers and students.
The Irish Second-Level Students' Union wants clarity by February 10th on whether the exams will go ahead as planned.
President, Mountrath's Reuban Murray is calling for a change in format, with no clarity on when schools will reopen:
Meanwhile in the UK,
A British research group is suggesting the government allows students to repeat a year of education to make-up for lost learning during the pandemic.
The Education Policy Institute says using teacher assessments instead of exams could lead to unfair results.
It warns there's a risk of significant grade inflation this year.