Government approves €370m back-to-school fund

Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD, and Minister of State Josepha Madigan TD, launching the Roadmap for Reopening Schools, subject to Cabinet approval.Picture: Julien Behal Photography

More than 1,000 extra primary school teachers, guidance counsellors, an enhanced cleaning regime, and supports to works at schools will be released as part of a major plan to reopen schools next month.