One of Ireland's largest teachers unions says it is too soon to change the rules for children who are close contacts of a confirmed Covid 19 case.
Yesterday NPHET indicated the current requirement for children to be tested and to restrict their movements may cease at the end of this month.
At present over 10,000 children are absent from Irish schools after being designated close contacts.
The INTO says there's still a risk of in-school transmission
Outpouring Of Love And Tributes to Musician Glen Hansard
'A troubadour, a gracious man and a giant in the fight against homelessness' ... some of the tributes being paid to the musician who died in a crash in Dublin.
Wicklow Beaches To Host Kids Sea Safari Workshops In August
* Limited Spaces Remain *
Wildfire Battle Continues in France & Spain with Thousands of Holidays Cut Short
The most recent fires in the Wicklow Mountains are also the most significant of this summer, lasting over 10 days.
Wicklow Businesses Are Staying Competitive with Skills Training
Almost all businesses taking part in training were small and medium-sized enterprises.
Joy Unconfined As Wicklow Town's Shrine To Mayo Bears Fruit At Long Last!
May-O, May-O Maaaaayyyyyyyyyooooooo ....... ''Sam Maguire is coming home to Mayo'', and for one Rathdrum based homeowner, it's manna from heaven!
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