Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:
“It is often difficult to find logic in the Covid restrictions announced by the Executive but the announcement yesterday around schools is particularly baffling.
“I just do not understand the ‘hokey cokey’ nonsense of P1-3 in, then out, and years 12-14 in! Where is the logical linkage between primary and secondary pupils at different schools?
“TUV is clear. As a minimum, all primary pupils and examination years in secondary schools should be back from the outset.
“I will continue to oppose the illogical approach to restrictions mindful that the criteria for ending lockdown keeps changing – it used to be about reducing the R number, then it was about vaccinations and now no one seems clear.
“It is a shameful way to treat pupils and teachers and our economy which is emblematic of a shambolic system of government.”