In April, Minister for Health Simon Harris said children might be able to go back to primary schools one day a week. Who will speak for the 500,000 primary school pupils in this country who have seven weeks of schooling left? In Switzerland primary schools started back on Monday. How are those parents who are expected to go back to work on May 18th, June 8th and June 20th supposed to provide childcare for primary school pupils? The closure of primary school needs to end sooner rather than later.

Source: The Irish Times May 14, 2020 12:45 UTC