Schools must stay open - Clune

It is important to keep schools open until the end of term – that’s the view of Fine Gael MEP, Deirdre Clune. The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet tomorrow. It is expected that Nphet will make recommendations on what new restrictions might be required. The Tánaiste said earlier it is likely the Omicron variant will make up the majority of cases in Ireland by next week. At a European level, politicians are also urging keeping to health measures and a speeding up booster vaccinations. Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Deirdre Clune, said she really hopes the Christmas holidays can stay on schedule.

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