Taoiseach rules out extension to school mid-term break

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that keeping schools open remains a key priority of Government 'to ensure that the life chances of our young people will not be impaired'.

Any extension to the school mid-term break has been firmly ruled out by the Government.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the reopening of schools has shown what can be done with collective effort, and compliance with safety guidance and sensible measures.