The use of face masks has been extended to primary school children of the age of 9 and up from today.
This cohort does not have to wear masks in school if they have a medical exemption in the form of a letter signed by their GP.
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Dr Gerard Barry, assistant professor virology, UCD and Dr Ilona Duffy, GP, Monaghan joined the Last Word to discuss.
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The Garda Representative Association is holding its annual conference in Mayo. Today it heard concern from members about policing far right protests.  Brendan O'Connor, the GRA's outgoing President joined The Last Word.  Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

GRA Conference Hears of Concerns Policing the Far Right

Taoiseach Simon Harris made a formal apology in the Dáil today to the families of the victims killed in the Stardust tragedy in 1981.  Today FM Reporter Stephanie Rohan and Lisa Lawlor, the daughter of Francis & Maureen who died in the fire joined The Last Word. 
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"We Failed You..." - Taoiseach Addresses Families of Stardust Victims

Ian Guider, columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word with the latest business news.  Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Inlfuencers Warned to Comply with Laws Labelling Content

Hozier is the 4th artist ever to top the US charts with his single "Too Sweet".  John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined for The Last Word on Music.  Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hozier Is Now The 4th Irish Artist with a US Number One

Senator Mary Seery Kearney of Fine Gael, and Elaine Burke from the For Tech's Sake podcast joined The Last Word to discuss a new proposal from Fine Gael senators to see smartphone devices banned in Ireland for children under the age of 13.  Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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