The recent localised restrictions have stoked concern over school resuming.
The Tánaiste says the government is confident schools in Kildare, Laois and Offaly can re-open this month, despite a spike in Covid 19 cases.
The three counties are facing increased restrictions until the end of next week following a spike in coronavirus infections.
Minister for Enterprise Leo Varadkar says there's no suggestion they'll be treated any differently when it comes to plans for re-opening schools: