Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
643. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education the number of reported assaults on secondary school teachers during the 2022/2023 school year; whether these assaults were committed by students, parents/guardians, or others; to provide this information in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38120/23]
View answerIn the 2022/2023 school year, there were 6 assaults on secondary school teachers reported to the Department.
All of the incidents reported to the Department involved students. There have been no reports made to the Department of assaults on secondary school teachers by anyone other than students.
Please see below the information requested by the Deputy in tabular format.
|
School Year |
2022/2023 |
|
Reported Assaults in Secondary Schools |
6 |
|
Assaults involving students |
6 |
|
Assaults involving parent/guardian |
0 |
|
Other |
0 |
|
Total |
6 |
