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:
Laois Man Highlights Irish Cancer Society's Transport Service
It's ahead of their Daffodil Day Fundraising campaign this Friday.
Westmeath School Team Aiming To Fly Irish Flag In STEM Racing
'Eire Dynamics' from Athlone's Our Lady's Bower is looking to win the national championship.
Down Syndrome Centre Midlands To Mark 10th Anniversary
They're holding an event this Saturday in Portlaoise.
Former Laois Post Office Gets Green Light To Convert To Café
Developers plan to extend the space.
Water Safety Laois Recruiting Volunteers
The branch carries out local lifesaving classes.
Midlands Teen Caught Driving on M7
Gardaí stopped the vehicle heading toward Dublin for having no tax or insurance.
Planning Sought For Redevelopment Of Offaly Pub
Plans include demolishing existing structures at Maunsells in Tullamore.
Midlands Sees Surge In House Prices
The prices rose by 15.9%.
Westmeath Lake Drives Surge In Murmuration Tourism
Photographer James Crombie photographs the starling flocks at Lough Ennell.
Man Jailed For Role In Midlands Cannabis Grow Operation
Gardaí discovered €725,000 worth of cannabis.
Midlands Farmers Warn Of Potential Food Rise Costs Due To Strait Closure
Chair of Laois IFA, Henry Burns says it could potentially happen if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Enterprise Minister Announces European Arbitration Centre
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke announced the new Dublin centre yesterday.
High Court Rules Enoch Burke's Transfer To Castlerea Lawful
His application claiming his move was unlawful has been dismissed.
Disqualified Driver Caught For DUI In Laois
A roadside drug test returned positive for cannabis and cocaine.
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
The Westmeath school secured their first Hogan Cup victory after a thrilling final.
Westmeath Town Set For Major Job Boost
Mullingar ETIC will construct a new structure.
History Of Westmeath Lake explored in new Documentary Series
The films will be screened tomorrow.
Public Garda Appeal Over Missing Offaly Man
Keith McCaffrey was reported missing from Tullamore on St Patrick's Day.
Revenue Seize Over €4m Of Contraband
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Joint Water Safety Appeal Issued Ahead Of Saint Patrick's Day
RNLI, Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are urging people to celebrate safely tomorrow.
