INTO: Decision to reopen specialised schools 'rushed and reckless'

Schooling will switch to remote learning for the vast majority of students from Monday until at least February 1. However, special schools, special classes, and other settings including special classes in mainstream schools have been directed to reopen on January 11.  Picture: Larry Cummins

The decision to reopen specialised schools on Monday despite widespread school closures has been described as "rushed and reckless" by teacher representatives who say there has not been enough time to prepare.

Schooling will switch to remote learning for the vast majority of students from Monday until at least February 1 as part of measures introduced to curb the third wave of the ongoing pandemic in Ireland.