All primary and secondary schools to remain closed tomorrow
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As storm Ophelia passes over the country, the Department of Education and Skills has confirmed that all schools will remain closed tomorrow.
Minister Richard Bruton said the decision "was primarily taken in the interests of child safety and on the basis of information available in what is a developing situation".
The minister also said that, by tomorrow, many school authorities will not have had an opportunity to check their buildings and confirm they are safe, have power and water.
It will be up to third-level institutions to make their own decisions on reopening.
