Principals objecting to the Government's handling of the reopening of schools since the Christmas break have refused to send a letter to parents on behalf of Education Minister Norma Foley. Most schools, at primary and second level, have complied with the request to issue parents with the letter. Union sources and other teachers said they are aware of other cases where principals did not forward the letter to parents or guardians of pupils. Read MoreOne principal said they were concerned this part of the letter could be interpreted by parents as the minister blaming principals for schools not reopening. A spokesman for the minister said it is still a shared aim to reopen schools on Thursday for special education.

Source: Irish Independent January 17, 2021 02:26 UTC