Norma Foley: Principals will not decide on Covid-19 tests for pupils and school shut downs

Norma Foley pictured yesterday with the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin (left), Sean Haughey TD and Kieran Creaner, Principal of Scoil Fiachra National School, said decisions on shutting down schools in response to coronavirus outbreaks will not be left to teachers and principals. Picture: Julien Behal

A GP will determine if a child needs a Covid-19 test if they become ill at school, according to the Education Minister Norma Foley.

Ms Foley also said decisions on shutting down schools in response to coronavirus outbreaks will not be left to teachers and principals.