Education Minister Norma Foley expects schools to remain open even if lockdown restrictions are put in place

'The Labour Party has asked Education Minister Norma Foley to address parents’ growing concerns in the Oireachtas'

Aoife Walsh

Education Minister Norma Foley said she expects schools will operate as normal in every county even if lockdown restrictions are imposed there.

The National Public Health and Emergency Team (Nphet) is meeting today to discuss recommendations they will make to Cabinet on the safe reopening of schools in the area.