The Taoiseach has announced that Ireland will remain under Level 5 lockdown until at least March 5.
Under these continued restrictions, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says it's "reasonable" to project Covid-19 cases will reduce and schools can begin to open on a phased basis from February.
Homeschooling will remain in place until schools begin to re-open.
The Irish Examiner would like to hear from you if you are a teacher, if you're currently being homeschooled, or are homeschooling your child.