Covid-19 (Taoiseach): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2020-05-21
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Leo Varadkar (FG), Dublin West

The decision made by the Government on foot of advice from NPHET back in March was that schools would close - all schools, including special schools - so I cannot give the Deputy any commitment now about them reopening. I would love to see it happening if it can be done, but it would require public health advice from NPHET and the co-operation of staff and unions. I am sure that will be forthcoming, but I cannot make a commitment to the Deputy here that I might not be able to follow through on.

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Sitting date: 2020-05-21