Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 November 2020
162. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Education if the introduction of a no blame occupational injury scheme has been considered for teachers and workers in the education sector; if not, her plans for the introduction of a scheme in the future; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34421/20]
View answerThe provision of an occupational injury scheme for teachers and other staff in the education sector is the subject of two separate claims, being brought to the Teachers' Conciliation Council (TCC) and the ETB Industrial Relations (ETB IR) Forum respectively. Discussions are taking place under the auspices of the TCC and the ETB IR forum, to which the Department, management representatives and unions are all party.
As the proceedings of the TCC and ETB IR Forum are confidential, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment while the claims remain under consideration.
