Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed)

Photo of Michael McNamaraMichael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The American Academy of Paediatrics recently produced a report, stating:

This, in turn, places children and adolescents at considerable risk of morbidity and, in some cases, mortality. Beyond the educational impact and social impact of school closures, there has been substantial impact on food security and physical activity for children and families.

That is a report based on the American experience. Is that mirrored by the Irish experience?

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