High Court to hear test cases on reopening schools for children with special needs

The court heard last week that some of the children involved have severely regressed in basic skills due to the school closures

The case arises after the Minister said on January 19 last that the schools would not reopen during the current Covid-19 restrictions, due to a lack of cooperation from key staff trade unions. File photo: Larry Cummins

Two test cases are to be heard in the High Court as parents challenge the Government’s decision not to reopen schools for pupils with special education needs.

The court today heard these cases will proceed by way of a telescoped hearing.