Staff union says it is 'far too early' to relax test and trace in schools 

The Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) has called for caution and for the reopening of schools to be reviewed closer to the mid-term break. 

It is “far too early” to relax Covid test and tracing protocols in schools, according to the union representing special needs assistants (SNAs).

The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is considering whether or not guidelines for close contacts in schools can be eased by the end of the month for children, and October for adults.