Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills

Engagement with Trade Unions on Keeping Schools Open: Discussion

Mr. Michael Gillespie:

That is one big issue. Another is whether the workload is sustainable. Principals started working on clearing out schools in August, accompanied by teachers. They had to come in during the mid-term break because of the issue with unsafe sanitiser. They have had no rest and will have none until Christmas. Is that workload sustainable? All schools need help with unsustainable workloads. They are teaching in intense situations. It is hard to teach or learn while wearing a mask. Is that new intensity sustainable?

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