Here's a breakdown of where the government's €376m funding to re-open schools will be spent

The roadmap was launched by Minister Norma Foley and Taoiseach Micheál Martin this evening. Image: Julien Behal Photography The roadmap was launched by Minister Norma Foley and Taoiseach Micheál Martin this evening. Image: Julien Behal Photography THIS EVENING, THE government announced a string of measures aimed at allowing pupils return to school safely at the end of August.

The total package – which has seen the government commit €376 million – will be delivered in a range of areas. The amount given to each school will be calculated on a sliding scale to reflect pupil enrolments and school type, the government said. Related Read 23.07.20 What's in it for me? — Everything you need to know about the government's July stimulus package

This includes 120 guidance posts to support student wellbeing. The initial allocation will include 600 posts made available to post-primary schools.

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