''I'm absolutely flabbergasted at this hasty decision''

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

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''I'm absolutely flabbergasted at this hasty decision''

From Monday, most primary school children and those in childcare facilities who are identified as close contacts of a confirmed case of Covid-19, but have no symptoms, will no longer have to restrict their movements, or get tested. The automatic contact tracing of close contacts will also end, following advice from Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan. John Boyle, General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation, joined Kieran to discuss... The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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