Antigen testing is to begin in schools on Monday

Education Minister confirms the tests would be issued by the HSE

Education Minister Norma Foley said the Chief Medical Officer has determined that there is a role for antigen tests in schools as an additional tool. Picture: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie

Antigen testing will begin in schools on Monday, the Education Minister has confirmed.

Norma Foley said that the tests would be issued by the HSE.