Speculation had been mounting over the past few weeks whether or not the State Examinations would be postponed.
It has now been confirmed this afternoon that the Leaving Certificate exams have been postponed and will take place in either late July or August.
It has also been announced that the Junior Certificate exams will be cancelled. Class examinations will take place instead.
Questions are now being asked on whether there will be a delay on the start of the school year and the college year due to delays in marking and CAO applications.
