Schools reopening 'under constant review', children's minister says

Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman, who said he doesn't believe it is necessary to further refine the list of essential workers. File Picture.

The Children's Minister says that it "would not be beneficial" to further refine the list of essential workers who can access childcare under Level 5 Covid restrictions.

Parents, unless they are essential workers, have been asked to keep their children home from creches and childcare this week.