All students due to take these tests will be awarded full marks for this portion of the exam.
The Minister for Education and Skills has announced the cancellation of oral and practical examinations.
Full marks will be rewarded for this portion of the exam for students due to sit their practical and oral examinations.
The decision was taken in light of the closure of schools as a result of COVID19.
Minister McHugh said: "This is a difficult time for all. Students are facing a challenging period out of school and our decision on this element of the exams is being taken with their best interest at heart."
Full marks for this part of the examination will be given to:
- Oral tests in Leaving Cert Irish and Modern Languages of French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.
- Practical performances in Leaving Cert Music.
- Practical performances in Junior Cert Home Economics and Music.
Deadlines have been extended for students due to complete project work in a number of subjects from Friday 20 March to Friday 24 April.
