asked the Minister for Education if he is aware that the principal teacher of a national school (particulars supplied) was found guilty of assaulting a 13 year old pupil; whether the teacher has been suspended from duty; if an inquiry has been held into the incident by his Department; what decision has been arrived at in regard to it; and whether it is intended to allow the teacher so convicted to continue in the very responsible position of principal at this school.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Assault On Pupil.
I am aware that a decree was given against the teacher in question in an action for damages arising out of an alleged assault on a pupil. Inquiries are being made by my Department, and, pending the completion of these inquiries, I do not propose to make any statement in regard to the matter.