Not quite top marks yet — but a good start for education minister

It's easy to be comprehensive when you have such a pot of money at your disposal but, distractions aside, Norma Foley's announcement of the back-to-school roadmap was a much-needed personal success.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Minister for Education, Norma Foley, speak to the media at today's press conference on the government's plan to reopen Ireland's schools. Photo: Julien Behal

You’d have to feel sorry for Norma Foley.

She has endured some stinging criticism since becoming Education Minister.