Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Questions (591)

Jennifer Whitmore

Question:

591. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if her Department has examined the impact of ventilation capacity of classrooms on Covid-19 risk; if this has informed Departmental advice to schools on reopening; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22196/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that my Department has recently published updated guidance on ventilation in classrooms on the back to school website. This can be found at the following web address: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7acad-reopening-our-post-primary-schools/