Government 'priority' is to keep schools open

The INTO said it received no clarification on what protective measures apply in primary and special schools under the higher levels.

Keeping schools open remains the priority for the Government as unions seek further information on how students and teachers will remain safe under higher level restrictions.

On Monday, the unions representing teachers raised serious concerns over how schools will operate under higher restrictions following the recommendation of the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to move to level five.