Gary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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248. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her attention has been drawn to the fact that not all principals have received the document FAQ in relation to face masks and coverings in primary schools as of 6 December 2021; her views on whether this is sufficient; and if she will review the way her Department communicates with principals to ensure safe, reliable and timely information. [61113/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Department makes every effort to ensure that schools receive timely guidance given the evolving nature of Covid-19. FAQs on the wearing of face masks was sent to all primary schools by email on Monday morning of this week. It was also posted on Monday to the Department’s online communications system which is available to all schools, published on gov.ie and disseminated to education partners as well as provided to media.

The Department has been made aware that some schools did not receive the FAQs by email and re-sent the guidance to all primary schools on Tuesday morning. I have asked my Department to review this. In any case where a school does not receive Department guidance, they can make contact with the Department’s COVID-19 support helpline by email or by telephone for assistance.