Mr. Páiric Clerkin:

It is an issue that needs further work and further clarity and guidelines from the HSE and medical individuals regarding how we manage this. There is some anxiety to ensure it is managed effectively. One thing we want to ensure is that there are no barriers, so that when it comes to the procurement of required equipment, it will be made available to schools and there will not be any funding barriers facing schools trying to put that in place. That is why they need grants and money upfront to ensure they can pay for such equipment. We will work closely on that issue with all the stakeholders to ensure the best provision and the best and safest plans are put in place to support our SNAs, who are a crucial support in our classrooms.