Education Minister and Donegal TD Joe McHugh says there are currently no plans to close schools because of the coronavirus.
The Department of Education says it's continuing to review the situation with public health officials on a daily basis.
The Department says its aware of the potential impact of school closures on parents families and the wider community and says any decisions will be based on the advice of experts.
Minister McHugh says any decisions regarding schools will be made by the Department of Health.
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