ASTI General Secretary Kieran Christie has said there is "trepidation and fear among teachers and students" this weekend with the possibility of society moving to Level 5 and schools remaining open.
Speaking on RTÉ's Saturday with Katie Hannon, Mr Christie said the union contacted the Minister for Education over a week ago following reports the country could be moving to Level 5, and asked for a comprehensive review of the health guidance and supports for schools to determine whether they would be adequate.
He said they are renewing that call now. "Schools reopened when numbers were much lower than they are now and community transmission was a lot less than it is now. "We are asking the question now there is the prospect of the