Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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116. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding returning to full-time education in September 2020. [12744/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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On 12 June, my Department published the report to Government “Planning for reopening schools in line with the Roadmap for reopening society and business” . 

The report sets out the clear ambition to develop a sustainable plan to fully reopen schools at the start of the next school year in late August/September in line with normal timeframes.

The overriding objective of the plan is to protect the health of staff and students while promoting the educational and development needs of children.

The report also sets out in brief the contingencies that must be considered during the coming period in the context of Covid-19. My Department is engaging with the education partners and other key stakeholders on working through these contingencies in detail and on the development of guidance and supports for the reopening of schools to ensure that the return to school is safe for children and staff.