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Ireland could experience a loss in GDP of as much as 1.5% over the next century.
The Fórsa union has said it wanted special education back “as soon as possible” but criticised “running commentary in the media”
The changes were announced this evening by the Department of Education.
Locally transmitted cases hit 34 on Thursday, the highest daily total in three months
The authors suggest that evidence of transmission among school children has yet to emerge.
No closures have been implemented but this is being constantly reviewed.
Rumours were circulating on WhatsApp and on social media today that all schools nationwide are to be closed.
The Joint Committee on Education heard claims that industry officials met with former Minister Ruairi Quinn over the issue.
A total of 42 schools will be assessed over the next two weeks.
Education Minister Joe McHugh said he expects a number of schools will be forced to close.
Leo Varadkar has promised to “pursue the builder in the courts” in order to get the issues resolved.
More than 1,200 pupils in north Dublin have been affected by the closures.
A structural engineer found significant issues after an inspection on Friday at Ardgillan Community College.
A Status Yellow snow and ice warning was issued for the whole country until 3am last night.