Senior Ministers are meeting this afternoon to discuss whether schools should close for January because of the high rate of infection.
The Chief Medical Officer has admitted he’s concerned about the significant increase in covid cases among school children.
Latest figures show the incidence rate is 284 cases per 100 thousand among teenagers, and 142 per 100 thousand among 5 to 12 year olds.
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A decision is due to be made tomorrow.
On Tuesday’s Morning Focus, Gavin Grace spoke to Andy Pike, Head of Education at Forsa Trade Union and Joint Lead on Equality, Donal O’hAineféin, Principal of Gaelscoil Mhíchil Chíosog in Ennis and Aidan Looney, Principal St Joseph’s NS Miltown Malbay.
