Education officials, union representatives and management bodies will meet today to discuss Covid rates in schools.
The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland say it is deeply concerned the Minister for Education may re-open schools without putting in place additional safety measures to deal with the virus.
The ASTI is calling for staggered re-opening dates at at time when many staff are isolating.
Sinn Fein spokesperson on Education Donncha O'Laoghaire says if proper investment was made prior to Christmas, the current crisis might not exist in Irish schools.