Minister for Education says decisions on further reopening will benefit all of society

The Minister for Education says the decisions made now regarding the further reopening will benefit all of society, including schools.

Minister Norma Foley says the delay to indoor dining is a devastating blow for the hospitality sector, but says NPHET is giving Government the opportunity to take the right steps for society.

She’s hitting back at opposition and says it’s a luxury to sit on the sidelines, adding there’s no luxury in Cabinet when you are presented with such stark figures.

The Kerry Fianna Fáil TD believes the UK is taking a risk on its plan to ease lockdown restrictions on July 19^th.

Minister Foley says the Cabinet needed to make the best decision for public health: