Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
644. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Education the number of reported assaults on primary 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. [38121/23]
View answerIn the 2022/2023 school year, there were 119 assaults on primary 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 primary school teachers by anyone other than students.
Please see the information as requested by the Deputy in tabular format below.
|
School Year |
2022/2023 |
|
Reported Assaults in Primary Schools |
119 |
|
Assaults involving students |
119 |
|
Assaults involving parent/guardian |
0 |
|
Other |
0 |
|
Total |
119 |
