The Teachers' Union of Ireland has called for the provision that has allowed pregnant teachers to work remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic to be continued after the Easter break.
Throughout the phased reopening this year pregnant teachers have been allowed to work remotely. However, trade unions say they are awaiting guidance from the Department of Education as to whether this will remain the case after the Easter break.
The TUI said it has been contacted by numerous pregnant teachers who have expressed serious concerns and anxieties about returning to their schools.
The union said it is also seeking clarification on the arrangements for the high-risk and over-60 age group of teachers who have been allowed to teach remotely during the