Episode 11

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6th Apr 2021

Vaccine Priorities and Mitigation Measures

In this episode we discuss the recent changes to the National Vaccine Plan and examine the effectiveness of the current mitigation measures in schools in the context of new variants of covid-19.

Joining for the discussion tonight are

Fergal Canton. A Religion, Computer Science and English Teacher. Fergal is also a member of the ASTI and is a representative on its H&S committee.

Christopher Davey. A Physics and Science Teacher. Christopher is also a member of the ASTI.

Linda O'Sullivan. A Special Needs Assistant. Linda is also a Forsa Representative.

Clare Kelly. An Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin. Clare wrote the paper on school safety for the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG).

Link to the ISAG Education Webinar mentioned in this episode

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j6bYXQynQOaLytvuVsZjYg…

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Inside Our Schools
A podcast discussing all issues around Education in Ireland. Bringing the inside conversations outside.

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Andrew Phelan

Andrew has been teaching Physical Education for the last 20 years in Dublin, Ireland. He holds a BA Hons in Physical Education and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning. Andrew is a passionate trade unionist and has been a member of the teachers' union, the ASTI, for 20 years, serving a full term on its executive (Standing Committee) from 2015-2021. He is a member of the PEAI and currently an ASTI representative for PE on the NCCA.