Fianna Fáil tweet seems to confirm extended school closures before being deleted

Fianna Fáil have seemingly confirmed the closure of schools until the end of January before promptly deleting the tweet that announced the news.

Just after 2pm today, the party's official Twitter account posted that 'An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that schools will remain closed. To flatten the curve once again, we all need to stay home.' However, the tweet was swiftly deleted as Government talks continue. Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth also tweeted that schools would be moving to online learning before deleting the post... An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated that Government will discuss proposals to keep schools closed until the end of January in a bid to reduce Covid-19 case numbers. However, Education Minister Norma Foley is working to allow special schools to reopen on January 11 as planned. A final decision is set to be announced by Cabinet tomorrow. READ NEXT: Updated ice weather warning issued for 14 counties