Concerns are being expressed about the tight time frame for schools to reopen in just over a month.

1,000 more secondary school teachers will be hired under the Government's plans. While 75 million euro is being allocated to allow schools adapt their classrooms for social distancing.

Some students may be taught in parish halls or GAA facilities when they return to school next month. Children from junior infants to second class won't have to observe social distancing but all others will have to be spaced a metre from their classmates.

75 million euro is being allocated to allow schools adapt their classrooms.

This morning on Dermot & Dave, Political Correspondent Sean Defoe shared the details of the governments plan, while the lads were also joined by a school principal, who said she was concerned about implementing the new rules.

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