An Educate Together National School principal in Carrigaline, Co Cork, says hours are likely to be cut for her pupils under the new Special Education Teaching allocation model
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Teachers’ unions have welcomed the delayed opening of schools, saying that while opening the doors was the preferred option, public safety is the priority.
The Government last night confirmed an extension to the school Christmas holidays, with pupils now due back on Monday January 11, instead of the previous Wednesday.
Michael Gillespie, general secretary of the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) said while the union had wanted schools to open up as normal after Christmas, that was only ever going to be possible “if it was safe”.
“Our members are very anxious, we are in schools and colleges with students from 13 to 18 years of age.
Teachers unions have welcomed the delayed opening of schools, saying that while opening the doors was the preferred option, public safety is the priority.
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