School rules
Secondary School students and their teachers will have to wear a face covering when schools return in September.
The Minister for Education has issued updated guidelines this evening.
Norma Foley says the new rule will apply in cases where the 2 metre social distancing rule cannot be adhered to.
€102 million in funding has been issued to schools so far to cover the cost of minor works to create more space in classrooms and to install handwashing stations.
