The Higher Education Minister says the government has no plans to change the school calendar over rising rates of Covid-19.
Northern Ireland will introduce remote learning for some secondary school students from the end of January for at least two weeks.
There have been calls for schools in the Republic to go back later than planned after Christmas if there's a surge of Covid cases.
Minister Simon Harris says there are currently no plans to do that.
UPDATE: Missing Newtownmountkennedy Teenager Located
Gardaí have confirmed Megan is safe and well.
Tánaiste Simon Harris Has No Unresolved Issues Amid Overpayments Controversy
Simon Harris’s office has outlined how he personally has no outstanding matters with the NSSO, as the broader questions about repayments drew scrutiny in the Dáil
Rowing Ireland Refused Permission for Training Centre in Co Wicklow
Wicklow County Council had approved the development but An Coimisiún Pleanála upheld an appeal against that decision.
Social Media Chiefs Must Face The Rigours Of The Law Over AI Imagery Says Wicklow Wexford TD
The fact that there has not been a single prosecution against social media companies for child abuse images is incredible according to Wicklow Wexford TD Brian Brennan
UPDATE: Crews Working To Restore Supply To North Wicklow After Burst Water Mains In Newtownmountkennedy
Uisce Eireann says a complex burst on a busy route has seen some water outages for North Wicklow customers and traffic disruption for motorists.
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