TUI Wants Clarity On Plans To Keep Schools Open During Higher Level Of Restrictions

Monday, 19 October 2020 07:36

By Gareth Farrell

Teachers want to know what 'additional protections' they are entitled to in Level 4 and 5.

The Teachers Union of Ireland say they've been looking for clarity from the Government on how schools could continue to stay open.
It claims the Department of Education's failing to tackle what counts as a close contact in school - which is causing huge stress for the people they represent.
General Secretary with the union, Michael Gillespie says they want to know exactly what the plans are for schools going forward

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