Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 May 2008
404 Deputy Catherine Byrne asked the Minister for Education and Science if all community and vocational schools are covered by public liability insurance; if so, if children who have accidents at school are eligible to claim under this scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17297/08]
View answerIn the case of Vocational Schools and Community Colleges, insurance cover is arranged by the relevant Vocational Education Committee. With regard to Community and Comprehensive 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. Any claims arising in respect of a Vocational School or Community College is dealt with under the insurance cover arranged by the VEC. In cases involving Community and Comprehensive Schools and where the State or Minister is joined in a personal injuries claim by any party, the State Claims Agency is the body appointed by Government to respond to such claims.
