Return of unvaccinated children to school ‘a ticking time bomb’ - that was the headline in the Sunday Independent yesterday.  Professor Paddy Mallon said that children of school-going age must be considered for Covid-19 vaccines to protect them and society from the risk of virus outbreaks.  

Education Minister Norma Foley spoke to Ciara this morning.

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