Sixth year students will be holding a number of protests today, calling for a hybrid Leaving Cert to take place this summer.
A detailed consultation between the Department of Education and representatives bodies will take place tomorrow and a decision on the format of the exams is expected by the end of the week.
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The Second Level Students Union want to see sixth years given the choice between predicted grades and written exams.
A survey carried out by the group found over 2 thirds want a choice, similar to what was given to sixth years last year.
But teaching unions, the ASTI and TUI, are calling for a return of the traditional Leaving Cert format.
Student demonstrations are planned in Dublin, Wexford, Waterford and Carlow today to highlight their position.
A number of Government TDs and the opposition have come out in support of the hybrid model.
Labour's spokesperson on Education Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said it was the fairest option that keeps students "at the heart of the system".
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"I don't really understand how people are married to the traditional Leaving Cert".
He says the pandemic should be seen as an opportunity to reform the assessments.
