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"Schools Are Not An Essential Service And Are Not Safe To Reopen"

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that schools will most likely reopen in a phased way, which could...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:45 PM - 25 Jan 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

"Schools Are Not An Essential Service And Are Not Safe To Reopen"

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:45 PM - 25 Jan 2021

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that schools will most likely reopen in a phased way, which could begin with students who have special needs followed by Leaving Cert students.

However, he added that most students would not return to school before St Patrick's Day.

Irish Independent education editor Katherine Donnelly, Leaving Cert student Zana Zee Keough and education columnist and guidance counsellor Brian Mooney joined us to discuss what should happen.

"Schools Are Not An Essential Service And Are Not Safe To Reopen"

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