Mr. Seán Ó Foghlú:

Again, the advice we have from the health authorities is encouraging the use of face masks for children aged 13 and over. We would be following the same general health advice on face mask use that as applies to the general public.

There will not be any particularly unique educational aspect to advice on face masks on school transport. It is possible that where people are in very close quarters, visors might be needed for bus escorts, for example. In the same way, engagement will be needed within the school sector for anyone assisting students with special educational needs, because wearing face masks cuts off their facial expressions to a large extent.