Unions pessimistic about schools opening on time

Unions pessimistic about schools opening on time
Norma Foley and Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the launch of the Roadmap for Reopening Schools. Picture: Julien Behal/PA Wire

Tight deadlines, a lack of resources for special education and concerns about class sizes are among issues teaching unions and opposition parties believe could scupper hopes of reopening schools on time next month.

While the government's roadmap to reopen 4,000 schools has been welcomed, trade unions have expressed fears there is not enough time to roll out plans before doors reopen.

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