Statement from Minister for Education - Friday 31 December 2021

From: Department of Education and Youth
Published on: 31 December 2021
Last updated on: 12 April 2025

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD recognises the huge importance of school for children and young people.

All infection prevention and control measures in place in schools are kept under constant review, and the Minister and the department has continued to engage with public health officials over the Christmas period.

As previously agreed, a meeting with public health will take place next Tuesday between unions, management bodies, the Minister and the Department of Education in advance of school reopening.

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