Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020
233. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the reopening of schools will be staggered to ensure the safety of children and staff; the timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11016/20]
View answerOn Friday my Department published the report to Government “Planning for reopening schools in line with the Roadmap for reopening society and business” https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/framework-for-reopening-and-operating-schools.html.
The report sets out the clear ambition to develop a sustainable plan to fully reopen schools at the start of the next school year in late August/September in line with normal timeframes.
The report also sets out in brief the contingencies, including the matter raised by the deputy that must be considered during the coming period in the context of Covid-19. These contingencies will be worked through in detail in the coming weeks with education partners and stakeholders to ensure that the return to school is safe for children and staff.
