Taoiseach urges public to 'hold the nerve' on renewed Covid threat

The Taoiseach has vowed not to close schools before the scheduled Christmas break and has called on the public to 'hold the collective nerve'.

The Taoiseach has vowed not to close schools before the scheduled Christmas break and has called on the public to "hold the collective nerve".

It comes after reports that some schools have already decided to use discretion to allow students to finish earlier than planned, while parents are also opting to take children out of class to ensure they can safely meet grandparents over the holidays.