Written answers

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Department of Education and Skills

Covid-19 Pandemic

Photo of Cathal CroweCathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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244. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will make accommodation for instances in which parents choose to delay their child’s start or return to primary school on the grounds of Covid-19 health concerns, in so far as enrolment figures required for the retention of teachers are concerned; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13639/20]

Photo of Norma FoleyNorma 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” www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/framework-for-reopening-and-operating-schools.html. 

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 report also sets out in brief the contingencies that must be considered during the coming period in the context of Covid-19 including those referred to by the Deputy. These contingencies and guidance will be worked through in detail in the coming weeks with education partners and stakeholders to ensure that the return to school is safe for children and staff.

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