Roadmap for reopening of schools set to be published next month

A roadmap for the reopening schools will be published by the Department of Education next month.

At the moment, schools are set to reopen their doors on a phased basis from September.

Minister for Education Joe McHugh has said managing this is a massive logistical operation that will need to be carefully planned and managed.

Parentline Chief Executive Aileen Hickey says it's a very difficult situation for parents, children and teachers to cope with: