Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I am glad to hear that there is a review and hope it is speedy. To people in island communities, the news that there is a review will not be a big reassurance.

In the statement there was an acknowledgement that social distancing will require a maximum use of school space. In that case, an issue will arise for small schools.

These are mainly primary schools in rural areas which have limited capacity. For example, my school only had two classrooms and still does. What measures will the Department take to ensure sufficient capacity to provide a safe learning environment in smaller schools?