Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Schools were opened, but the Minister should realise that many families got Covid-19, many teachers got Covid-19 and there was total disruption.

On top of that, it is interesting that many teachers have said that they were surprised at the unions' talk as they were not consulted. We should not even be debating whether children should have the choice. This should be an option every year going forward. The Minister spoke about the group that is going to meet tomorrow. With everything she has outlined, I would not hold out much hope. The Minister should respect the children and what they have gone through and give them the choice.

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