ASTI president 'hopes' schools will return this month

The government plan to stagger the return of students to schools later this month. Photo: File

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) has said it is “hopeful” schools will return later this month.

The union's president, Ann Piggott, said due to the drop in Covid-19 cases, she hopes to see students return to school on a staggered basis.