Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I completely agree with that. It is not just about when they go back but about how they go back and the time allowed for that adjustment is crucial. That is really important work.

Has thought been given to conducting cross-curricular work in the open air? From the perspective of greater ventilation there is a need to get children outside rather then have them sit in an indoor classroom for an extended period. Children could learn maths, Irish, etc. outdoors. Are alternative learning mechanisms being considered?