Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020
294. Deputy Thomas Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position with regard to guidance to schools undertaking school trips to areas in which there has been confirmed cases of Covid-19; if clear guidance will be issued to schools on whether such trips should take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3397/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTravel advice for all Irish citizens is provided through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the most recent correct information will be available from there. Any schools that intend to travel to areas in which there have been confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the near future should ring the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade dedicated phone line on +353 (0)1 613 1733.
The Department of Education and Skills is issuing information updates to schools, preschools and third level institutions on Covid-19 as they are received from the Department of Health, HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre and Dept. of Foreign Affairs and Trade .
Public health doctors are available to liaise with schools and advise on precautions if staff and/or students have any concerns.
