Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020
299. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Education and Skills when details will be published in relation to the reopening of primary and second level schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11592/20]
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 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.
