Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
281. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the fact that children or teachers with low immune systems will be nervous returning to school; and if provision has been put in place to address these concerns. [12625/20]
View answerOn 12 June, 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. The Department is engaging with the Department of Health and the HPSC to develop Guidance on Infection Prevention and Control for school settings.
These contingencies and guidance 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.
