Like many schools across the county, Principal McCague said a support service is provided for students throughout their years at school, which will not be removed immediately.

Monaghan's Adam Lambe says there's a need to recognize soft skills.

All exams will count for 60 per cent of the final grade with the rest made up by continuous assessment.

It was first introduced as a six-week TY module, and 17 Leaving Cert students in local schools will sit the exam in June 2023.

She says there was a huge amount of anxiety having no answers from the Government.

Minister for Education Norma Foley will bring the proposal before Cabinet this morning.

The Department of Education met with stakeholders yesterday, which was described as a 'really positive discussion' on the future of the exam.