The government has reversed its decision to allow schools to reopen for Leaving Cert students amid increasing concerns from teachers.

Education Minister Norma Foley confirmed in a statement last night that all schools would remain closed from Monday.

But as last year's Leaving Cert was cancelled due to COVID-19, will the 2021 exams actually take place this summer?

Norma Foley joined us on The Last Word to explain what the current plans are.