Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald is calling on the Taoiseach to convene a meeting of party leaders to discuss the handling and impact of the coronavirus here.
Deputy McDonald has cancelled public meetings since the outbreak began, after a case of the virus was confirmed at the school attended by her own children.
She says it’s a worrying time for families all over the country and their concerns need to be addressed and answered:
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