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The government will make a decision on reopening the schools on Wednesday, Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said.
e said that as of now Nphet has not made any recommendation that schools should remain closed and that the current plan is for them to reopen on January 11.
As the father of three young children, Minister Donnelly said he understands that parents, staff and students want clarity, but that these are “big calls” that must be made and that have an impact on people’s lives.
“We know from the first confinement that it had a great impact on children, particularly children from low-income areas,” he said on RTÉ Radio 1’s News in one.
“We have to give the experts the time they need to examine the latest developments.
“Obviously there are ongoing talks throughout the government and, as I had just reported, stakeholders are meeting today with the Minister (Norma Foley) and public health teams.
“However, I think it is reasonable to assume that the government will make a decision on Wednesday morning.”
He added, “We want to strike a balance between giving schools, parents and students as much time as possible and making sure we are making the decision with the most up-to-date advice.”
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