The TUI are calling for a “morale-boosting” early Christmas breaks for schools after a nine-month struggle through Covid-19.

The union say it would allow more time for staff and students to restrict their movements before meeting elderly or vulnerable relatives for festive gatherings.

Today on The Last Word Matt Copper spoke to,

Jen Hogan, author and parenting columnist with The Irish Times. 

And Martin Marjoram, TUI president.

To catch the full chat hit the play button below.