Schools will return as planned on Thursday, it has been confirmed.
Coalition leaders met this afternoon to discuss current public health in the context of the Omicron surge. They were told that public health advice remains the same – that schools are safe and can reopen.
Education Minister Norma Foley is meeting with Ireland’s main teaching unions, public health officials and offical representatives today to discuss the reopening plans.
The meeting heard that there will be a high number of student and staff absences this week, due to the rising case numbers and close contact rules, but these issues will be dealt with on an individual basis.
