The Department is hoping that there would be two weeks of school before the exams.
The government says it hopes there will be clarity on what will happen with the state exams in the coming days.
Contingency plans for the Junior and Leaving Cert are currently being examined.
Students across the country have been left in limbo by the Coronavirus with the future of the state exams far from clear.
The impact the travel restrictions have on the spread of the virus across the country will be vital in making a decision on the exams.
Liz Canavan from the Department of the Taoiseach explained they're still examining what to do.
''We know that students and families need clarity on this and we know they feeling the pressure'', she said.
''We're asking you to stay studying and keep focused''.
The Department is hoping that there would be two weeks of school before the exams to allow a run in for students.
Education Minister Joe McHugh is hoping to have a solution in place in the coming days to give certainty over if and when the junior and leaving cert can go ahead.
