Please see attached a statement from Minister Foley and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly regarding arrangements for a new system of antigen testing of asymptomatic close contacts in primary schools.

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/f5630-ministers-foley-and-donnelly-confirm-arrangements-for-a-new-system-of-antigen-testing-of-asymptomatic-close-contacts-in-primary-schools/

Information materials are being prepared for issue to schools next week. The programme will be in place on or before 29 November.

Many thanks for your continued work and support in keeping schools safe for the whole school community.