Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2018
195. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason for the delay in releasing funds to a school (details supplied) following a recent ruling; if the funds will be released as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26539/18]
View answerParagraph 13 of The Deed of Trust for Community Schools provide for State Indemnity. This indemnifies the Board of Management of Community schools and states the following -
- The State shall indemnify the Board and the teaching and non-teaching staff in respect of actions claims or demands taken or made against them arising out of the discharge of their duties whether in respect of pupils or otherwise.
In the case referred to by the Deputy, my Department has agreed to the granting of State Indemnity. Invoices have been received from the school identifying legal costs claimed by the legal team retained by the school. These invoices are currently being examined and a response will issue to the school as soon as possible.
