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Thursday 22 October 2020
“It is absolutely right that the schools have reopened and that parents are seeking advice on possible Covid cases,” one doctor said.
A number of representative groups will voice their concerns in the Dáil today.
Dr Ronan Glynn has moved to reassure parents and teachers with concerns for children returning to classrooms this week.
A mixture of excitement and frustration prevailed at one Louth school with classes of 33 pupils as available classrooms lie empty.
Against the backdrop of Covid-19, parents worry how their children with special needs will cope with school this year.
Some schools have sacrificed computer rooms, home economics facilities and fitness spaces to ensure a safe reopening.
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Government has spent the summer planning for the reopening of schools next Thursday.
The guidance says that health and wellbeing should be prioritized for school staff.
Guidelines for schools are currently being drafted.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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