With new restrictions coming into force today and schools remaining open, we get reactions from those affected. Jonathan spoke to Simon Lewis, Principal,  at Carlow Educate Together, Sara Kennedy, Wedding expert from The Irish wedding Blog and Philip Ryan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent.

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