Taoiseach Rules Out Mid Term Break Extension To Curb Covid 19 Transmission.

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Thursday, 28 October 2021 16:30

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

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Micheál Martin also said NPHET has given no recommendation to Government asking children to limit their activities.

The Taoiseach has ruled out extending the midterm break for schools in a bid to tackle the rising numbers of new Covid cases.

Micheál Martin also said NPHET has given no recommendation to Government asking children to limit their activities.

Deputy CMO Dr Ronan Glynn made the ask yesterday amid an increase in virus transmission among kids.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the Government hasn't considered keeping the schools shut longer to limit the further spread of Covid

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