Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
1048. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education if private businesses that provide physical education sporting services for local schools are considered educational under the new restrictions; if they can trade as of 12 April 2021; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19891/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has published guidance for teaching and learning for schools on their return to school. The guidance provides that the use of external coaches or tutors is at the discretion of the board of management who can approve these visitors once they are satisfied that they are Garda vetted, adhere to public health advice, trained by their governing bodies with regard to COVID-19 and fully implement the schools COVID-19 response plan.
