Government planning 'phased re-opening' of schools in March

Leaving Cert students and those with additional needs will be the first to return, it is understood.

Leaving Cert students and those with additional needs will be the first to return, it is understood. File photo: Larry Cummins

The Department of Education is planning for a phased re-opening of schools from March 1, the Education Minister will tell Cabinet today.

Norma Foley is expected to brief her ministerial colleagues that school reopening will not happen next week as had been reported over the weekend, with students returning in phases throughout the month of March.