Children will lose out with prolonged school closures, says Taoiseach

 
Speaking ahead of a cabinet meeting to discuss Nphet's recommendation that Ireland move to Level 5 restrictions in order to curb Covid-19 infections, Taoiseach Micheál Martin says that it is the Government's priority to keep schools open.

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