Two primary schools in Dublin have said they have yet to receive any support from public health, despite asking since last Monday morning, after large clusters of Covid-19 cases were identified in individual classrooms at both schools.
Both schools have challenged an assertion made by Minister for Education Norma Foley in the Dáil on Wednesday that support was being provided to schools.
Over last weekend eight cases of the virus were recorded among children in one classroom at St Paul's Senior School in Ayrfield.
The number now stands at 12, out of a class of 18. A staff member connected with the class has also tested positive. The school said it has been unable to make contact with public health, despite calling a special HSE principal’s