The Children's Rights Alliance has called for the re-opening of schools in August as it warns that a generation of children and young people may never reach their full potential due to learning loss.
Schools have been closed since 12 March as part of the measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance Tanya Ward said we can learn from other European countries where schools have re-opened and re-open schools here as soon as possible.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, she said there are committed professionals who are willing to make it work but they "just need guidance".
Ms Ward said that children and young people have paid a serious price under the restrictions and as a result of time away from
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