The government is expected to reject NPHET's recommendation that the entire country move to level 5 restrictions.
But would schools be expected to remain open in the event of a move to level 5?
The Irish National Teachers Organisation says clarification is needed on what protective measures apply in schools under the higher levels.
TUI president Martin Marjoram, Reuban Murray, president of the Irish Second Level Students Union, Irish Times columnist Jen Hogan and INTO General Secretary John Boyle joined us to discuss this.