School principals expect strong level of compliance with mask wearing measures

Primary school principals have said they expect a strong level of compliance with new mask-wearing measures among children from third class upwards.

In Cork, one principal has told RTÉ News that, while he will be encouraging his pupils to wear masks, he will not be excluding those who don't wear face coverings from school.

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