A group representing around 250 secondary school Principals is calling on the government to reconsider sending Leaving cert students back to school next week.
The Principals' and Deputy Principals' Association says holding 3 days of classes for sixth years will pose significant threats to students and staff.
Teaching unions are meeting with the Department of Education and public health officials this afternoon to discuss the situation.
TUI General Secretary Michael Gillespie says the government did not engage with unions
A Longford secondary school student says some teenagers have been left shocked by the government's decision.
Christopher Erhagbe, who represents Longford students on the Irish secondary school Students' union says they will be canvassing members to find out how people are feeling:
