The phased return to school gets underway tomorrow for Lleaving cert students and for junior and senior infants and first and second class in primary school.

But will schools be operating in the exact same way as they were when we finished up for the Christmas break or will there be any extra measures to make sure children and teachers are protected?

Susan was joined by INTO General Secretary, John Boyle to discuss.

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