Taoiseach has warned figures may not peak until end of September.
Teachers are raising concerns over whether schools can remain open if Covid-19 numbers continue to rise into the new academic year.
A new HSE study shows just 4% of children tested positive for the virus during the last school year.
On Saturday the country saw infections hit a 7 month high, but the Taoiseach has warned case numbers may not peak until the end of September.
ASTI President, Laois' Eamon Dennehy says teachers are very worried about this: