Government confirms all schools to remain shut on Monday

Education Minister, Norma Foley. File Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The Government has U-turned on its plans to return Leaving Cert students to classrooms on Monday, despite strict lockdown restrictions, and reopen special schools.

On Thursday, the Government confirmed that Leaving Cert students will not return to in-person learning next week, and will continue to learn remotely until at least February 1.