Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 September 2015
529. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she is aware that primary school teachers cannot avail of training in the use of adrenaline auto-injectors for children with a severe allergic reaction; the steps she will take to ensure that children's lives are not placed in jeopardy due to the lack of such training; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33098/15]
View answerMy Department promotes the quality of teaching and learning through the provision of quality teacher training programmes and continuing professional development and support for principals and teachers in a range of pedagogical, curricular and educational areas. This is done through initial teacher education programmes, education centres and support services for teachers at primary and post-primary level. The administration of medicines in primary schools is the subject of an agreement between the Irish National Teachers Organisation and an organisation representing school management at primary level. The organisation of training in this area is a matter for the Board of Management of a school.
