Department confirms schools set to reopen on ThursdayThe Tánaiste has said that schools will reopen, as planned, on Thursday, January 6. Some teachers unions had called for a staggered reopening prioritising exam students; while others asked for an outright postponement. Mr Varadkar said: "In the unlikely event that there's any change to that plan [reopening] the Minister for Education will make an announcement." The importance of ensuring exam year students are not overlooked if school reopenings are delayed has been emphasised by a prominent teacher’s union representative. “Those who are around the table with the Minister today will have a better grasp of the numbers and what is anticipated over the next couple of weeks.

Source: Irish Independent January 04, 2022 23:42 UTC