Norma Foley says a full school return will 'absolutely not' be put on hold

Norma Foley says a full school return will 'absolutely not' be put on hold

The education minister said that there is the added bonus this year that all school staff will be vaccinated when student return in late August and September. Picture: Ben Birchall

The Minister for Education says children's education will "absolutely not" be put on hold if there is a spike in cases over the summer.

"I am bringing a memo to cabinet on Tuesday and basically all our plans are in place and we are preparing for a full return in late August and early September," Norma Foley said this morning.

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