Both students and faculty are tired of these awful conditions, where Health and Safety standards are not being met. While many jobs still offer at home work, schools seem to not be treated the same way, although schools are meant to prepare us for work. The Department Of Education has not listened to the students of Ireland, and we do want to be in classroom environment as long as it’s safe. Until schools are equipped with proper HEPA filters and quality grade masks for all students and teachers. Minister of Education of Ireland , Norma Foley is adamant on keeping the schools open, showing she really only cares for her image rather than the people she is supposed to protect .