O’Keeffe vows to help schools recoup lost days

EDUCATION Minister Batt O’Keeffe’s officials have met teachers representatives about recouping lost class days for exam students after the icy weather led to school closures.

Mr O’Keeffe revealed a number of schools remained shut but efforts were also being made to examine how teachers could help make up the lost school days.

“In terms of days lost we have a system in place whereby if the board of management closes a school that they effectively ensure that the time can be made up.