asked the Minister for Education if all community and vocational schools in the country are covered by public liability insurance; if so, if children who have accidents are eligible to claim under this scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Schools Public Liability Insurance.
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With regard to community schools, the State provides a general indemnity to the authorities of these schools in lieu of their taking out insurance cover against liabilities which may arise.
With regard to vocational schools, each vocational education committee take out public liability insurance to cover themselves against claims, whether by pupils or by others.