Taoiseach has warned figures may not peak until end of September.
Teachers are raising concerns over whether schools can remain open if Covid-19 numbers continue to rise into the new academic year.
A new HSE study shows just 4% of children tested positive for the virus during the last school year.
On Saturday the country saw infections hit a 7 month high, but the Taoiseach has warned case numbers may not peak until the end of September.
ASTI President, Laois' Eamon Dennehy says teachers are very worried about this:
Westmeath LEGO Workshop Taking Place Today
IWA Campaign Calls For Full Time Access Officers
Westmeath Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses
Laois Hotel To Hold Fuel Crisis Meeting This Weekend
Midlands MEP Welcomes European Ban On AI 'Nudification’ Apps
Jadotville Monument Unveiled In Westmeath
LOETB Highlight Importance Of Prisoner Education Programmes
Housing Minister Opens 77 New Social Homes In Offaly
Justice Minister Criticises TDs Speaking Out Against Gardai
Farmers Urge Action From Government Over Dairy Price War
National Lottery Calls On Midlands' Winner To Collect Million Euro Prize
Midlands Hospital Reopening Surgical Ward
Planning Granted For Westmeath Hotel Expansion
Westmeath Town Centre Plan Set For May Day Launch
Midlands Weapons Offences Up 44%
Laois TD Questions 2030 Housing Target
Midlands MEP Challenges EU As Housing Funding Falls Short
Penalty Shootout Heartache Breaks Irish Hearts In Prague
Jadotville Monument Being Unveiled In Westmeath
Childcare Consultations To Take Place Next Month In Midlands