Outrage at 'free' antigen tests for Oireachtas staff

The Government has thus far rejected the idea that free tests should be widely available, with plans to subsidise the cost in motion.

Testing will be voluntary with the aim of being used at home. The tests will be free of charge. File picture: Brian Lawless

Antigen tests are to be made available to primary school children, the Minister for Education has confirmed.

The testing campaign is in place for children in primary school as they are not vaccinated.