Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 February 2022
468. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education when she anticipates that schools will see a corresponding easing of measures that have been put in place over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4444/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has always been guided by public health advice in relation to appropriate COVID-19 infection prevention and control measures in place in schools. Public Health continue to advise that the two most important actions to prevent the introduction and spread of Covid-19 (and other respiratory viruses), is by ensuring no-one with new onset symptoms attend school, and that all recommended infection prevention and control measures are in place in line with school Covid-19 response plans.
Public Health have also confirmed that there is no change to infection prevention and control measures in place in schools at this time, but that they will be reviewed by mid-term in February. The infection prevention and control measures in place in schools have worked very effectively to prevent and control Covid-19 in schools.
