The Government says there's absolutely no plan to close schools for any longer than one week at mid term.
The idea had been discussed earlier this week as one potential tool to tackle the spread of Covid-19.
However Junior Minister at the Department of Further Education Niall Collins says schools aren't driving the spread.
He's ruled out extending the mid-term.
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