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School holidays are expected to be extended until January 11 as part of the new public health measures discussed at Wednesday’s cabinet meeting.
The government is expected to announce later tonight a partial delay in the planned reopening of schools after the Christmas holidays, sources told the Irish Examiner.
Occurs when the HSE confirms that virus transmission is at its highest and the test system is near capacity.
According to the Government’s level 5 plan, schools remain open at all levels. However, concerns have been raised about the feasibility of this plan.
On Tuesday, the National Organization of Teachers of Ireland (INTO) called on the government to delay reopening schools as Ireland fights a growing number of Covid-19 cases.
In a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Norma Foley, INTO Secretary General John Boyle asked that the start of the next school term be delayed until Monday, January 11, “at the earliest.”
“INTO remains strongly committed to supporting our 42,000 members in safe workplaces as they strive to teach and support the well-being of their students in school, where children undoubtedly benefit greatly,” said Mr. Boyle.
“However, it is now very clear that the ability of schools to operate normally is likely to be seriously affected due to the increased numbers of staff and students who will need to isolate themselves and / or restrict movement in the weeks after Christmas,”, Added.
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