The Taoiseach Has Spoken To The Principal Of Glanmire National School Following A Recent Covid-19 Outbreak

Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil in Glanmire was recently closed as a precaution

It follows an outbreak of the virus in the school with 17 students testing positive for Covid-19.

It sparked calls by parents in the school for the HSE to inform schools if a student or staff member tests positive for the virus.

An online petition was set up the parents in the wake of the incident. 

Speaking to RedFM News Taoiseach Mícheál Martin says he's aware of the situation and has raised the issue with the relevant authorities: