The Cabinet sub-committee on Education will be briefed today on the talks that have been taking place aimed at devising a format for the Leaving Certificate examinations this year.
It is understood the Minister for Education Norma Foley hopes to provide - what is termed - a "substantial update" to the sub- committee.
Talks involving the minister, her officials, teaching unions and student representatives continued all day yesterday. Sources at the Department of Education said it is hoped Minister Foley will be in a position to announce concrete plans.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said every effort was being made to provide clarity to the more than 60,000 students due to sit the exam.