“For the love of God”
O’Ríordáin was referring to the Dáil's return ahead of schedule next week and to Minister for Education Norma Foley, who did appear on RTÉ Prime Time on Tuesday night and on Ireland AM on Wednesday to address the return to schools this week.that she was not happy with having to use the shed as an isolation facility, but that the school had no space.
In a statement to JOE on the matter, a Department of Education spokesperson said: “The Department is in contact with the school in relation to its accommodation issues. The configuration of classes may need to be reviewed by the school given that it has five classroom teachers for the 125 pupils.” In relation to isolation areas in schools, the Department of Education statement added: “If a child develops symptoms suggestive of Covid-19 while in school, they should tell their teacher or designated staff member straight away. They will be taken to a designated isolation area within the school building.
“The Department brought forward to August the payment of the annual minor works grant to primary schools, totalling approximately €30 million, which typically is paid in either December/January each year. In addition, an enhanced minor work grant, which matches the 2019 payment, has also been issued directly to schools.
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