How Do Parents and Staff Feel About Reopening Schools?

The first schools in Ireland, reopened this Tuesday, while others are putting the final preparations in place.

Almost one million children and teenagers are due to return to around 4,000 primary and second level schools. Minister for Education Norma Foley says she’s confident in the plans – but are parents and teachers?

Major concerns remain in relation to school bus transport, social distancing and face masks. On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace speaks to mum of two girls in Cratloe National School, Trish Lehane and Principal of St Joseph’s NS Miltown Malbay about the reopening…

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