Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2020
236. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Education the engagement she has had with her Northern Irish counterpart on cross-Border approaches to the Covid-19 pandemic particularly as it relates to students that cross the Border to attend school; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37713/20]
View answerIn addition to regular exchanges between officials in both Departments, I have met with Minister Weir on two occasions since my appointment as Minister for Education. These meetings took place in July and November of this year as part of the North-South Ministerial Council. We shared views and learnings about the impact of Covid-19 on our respective education systems.
The Deputy should note that public health advice, complemented by the guidelines issued by the respective Departments, will apply to all pupils attending school.
