Antigen testing in 'given areas' within primary schools, Taoiseach confirms

Micheál Martin makes comments during ceremony at Munster Technological University (MTU) after union said it remained concerned over the number of children testing positive

Taoiseach Micheál Martin: 'In terms of the contact tracing, there will be utilisation of antigen in given areas within schools, in line with advice from public health.' File Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie

Antigen testing will be utilised in “given areas” within schools in line with advice from public health, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

However, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other non-Covid respiratory illnesses are “more of a problem” for children right now in respect of admissions to hospitals, Mr Martin said.