asked the Minister for Education if she has received details of an accident which took place in a school (details supplied) in County Kildare; if she accepts liability in respect of said accident; if the school authorities refused to accept responsibility; if so, the reason for same, and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Kildare School Accident.
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My Department have made an inquiry to the school authorities in the matter.
The position is that insurance against liability for injury to pupils and teachers at a national school is a matter for the board of management of the school. Any claim or inquiry should, therefore, be addressed to the chairperson of the board.