They believe children shouldn't return until at least January 18th.
Senior Government Ministers are meeting this afternoon to decide if schools should stay shut for all of January.
The cabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will discuss the proposal before a final decision is made tomorrow.
It comes after 6,110 new cases of the virus were confirmed last night.
Tullamore's Michael Gillespie from the Teachers Union of Ireland says schools should remain shut for some time at least:
Midlands Campaign Urges Church To Explain McGregor Wedding Decision
McGregor was found liable in a civil court for sexual violence.
Gardaí Search Suspected Westmeath Brothel
The premises is in Athlone.
Offaly TD Backs Taoiseach Ahead Of Fianna Fail Campaign Review
A report on the party's failed presidential campaign is expected to be published this week.
Westmeath Distillery Showcased At European Parliament
It marks 50 years of EU Japan relations.
Mental Health Charity Launches Festive Support Groups Over Christmas
Daily themed support groups will be held at from December 25th until January 1st.
Midlands Man Acquitted Of Father’s Murder On Grounds Of Insanity
A medical expert at the Central Mental Hospital will now assess Ross O’Rourke.
I Hope My Son Has A Farm To Come Home To - IFA President
A Europe-wide protest is taking place in Brussels this week.
Ticket Prices Set To Rise For National Ploughing Championships
A quarter of a million people attended this year's Ploughing Championship.
Taoiseach Warns Of Threats To Energy And Communication Cables
Micheál Martin is calling for stronger protections for key undersea infrastructure.
Irish Farmers To Join EU-Wide Protest In Brussels
The IFA President will set off from the Irish Farm Centre this morning.
Four Men Released Without Charge After Midlands Prison Assault Arrests
They have returned to Midlands Prison.
Community Mourns Mary Holt As Colleagues Lead Funeral Procession In Edenderry
Her colleagues formed a guard of honour.
Calls Grow For 24 Hour Garda Station In Edenderry After Arson Attack
An online petition has been set up.
Appeal Date Set For Jozef Puska Over Murder Of Ashling Murphy
His appeal is scheduled to begin on 23rd April.
Offaly Town Demands Meeting With Garda Commissioner And Justice Minister
A petition to make Edenderry Garda Station open 24 hours a day is nearing its goal.
Ireland’s First Kidney Pancreas Transplant Recipient Dies Aged 68
Westmeath's Mairead Ward received the procedure in 1991.
Quality Of Life To Drive Offaly’s Appeal For Foreign Investment - Anna Marie Delaney
IDA Ireland plans to develop a new business park in Tullamore.
Hundreds Of Mourners Gather For Tadgh Farrell's Funeral
The funeral was held in St Mary's Church this afternoon.
Dancing With The Stars ‘A Once In A Lifetime Opportunity’ - Rose Of Tralee
The hit series makes its comeback on our screens in January.
Uisce Éireann To Submit €6b Water Project Plan
The project is designed to safeguard the drinking water supply for nearly half of Ireland’s population.
