Covid-19 (Education and Skills): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2020-05-13
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Marian Harkin (IND), Sligo-Leitrim

First, I commend the Minister on his work with UL and ask him please to keep up the pressure. Second, I am delighted to hear about July provision because it is an absolute lifeline. The Minister should contact parents about that as soon as he can. Not all parents want it, but many do.
I have just one question. When schools go back in September, space will be an issue. Has the Minister any plans about renting suitable local space? Organisations such as community groups, voluntary groups or language schools might have local halls or centres available.
Does the Minister have any plans to do that? I know of one or two excellent ones in his own native county of Donegal.

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Sitting date: 2020-05-13