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26th July 2021
08:57am BST

She stressed that schools are low-risk environments in terms of COVID-19 spreading.
"The infection prevention and control measures in place are highly effective in reducing the risk of contracting Covid-19. These measures protect pupils, their parents, and school staff."
“At this point in the pandemic and given the ongoing rollout and impact of the vaccination programme it is imperative that children’s education is prioritised and schools are fully reopened at the start of the academic year and remain open throughout the 2021/22 school year."
Foley added that everything will be done to ensure schools can open safely in September. She added that The Department of Education will do everything it can to support schools as we return to some form of normality.
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