INTO says public health advice crucial for reopening primary schools in September

INTO General Secretary John Boyle says Ireland does not want to open schools and then have to close again.

INTO wants to avoid opening and closing schools if Covid-19 cases pick up. Picture: iStock

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) says public health advice will be key to reopening primary schools in September.

It comes as New Zealand reopened its schools today while French children went back to school last week.