A local Minister says the decisions around schools reopening have been child and student centred.
Schools across the country resumed after the Christmas break despite calls from various Unions and student representatives for a delayed or phased reopening.
However, Minister Heather Humphreys says that all stakeholders have been involved in the decisions and certain student cohorts such as those with special needs have been prioritised.
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She commended Minister Foley's work in ensuring that student teachers and retired teachers could help where there are staff shortages:
