Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 March 2020
250. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will engage with insurance companies in cases in which school tours have been booked and paid for and insurance companies are unwilling to issue a refund due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3158/20]
View answerAdvice on travel insurance is available on the Department of Foreign Affairs website at https://www.dfa.ie/travel/know-before-you-go/travel-insurance-and-health/
In relation to insurance for cancelled school trips, schools should address their concerns to their travel agent and/or their insurance company. If after these steps schools are not satisfied, they should contact the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman who deals with issues regarding travel insurance. Their website is https://www.fspo.ie/
My Department has no jurisdiction to make representations to insurance companies.
