The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, has told the Joint Committee on Education that there were mixed views in terms of antigen testing in schools, but she will await the findings of an expert group set up by Professor Mark Ferguson of Science Foundation Ireland.
That report is expected this month, and Ms Foley said that if the findings recommend antigen testing in schools and in a variety of other settings, her department would follow public health advice and recommend that they be used.
Yesterday, the Minister said antigen testing in schools has not yet been recommended. Addressing questions about the 2021 Leaving Cert, Ms Foley said clarity and choice was being offered to students.