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The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD today, Wednesday 1 July, welcomed the publication of interim public health advice from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) in relation to the re-opening of schools. 

The interim public health advice is being published this afternoon.  In addition, a draft Covid-19 plan will be issued to primary schools that provides schools with information about the measures being progressed to support the sustainable reopening of schools. Engagement with stakeholders on the public health advice and planning process for both primary and post-primary schools will continue over the coming weeks. Read press release

Download 'Interim Recommendations for the reopening of schools and educational facilities' here