Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
227. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Education and Skills if the issue of insurance companies not covering school caretakers over 70 years of age who have cocooned will be reviewed; when school caretakers over 70 years of age can return to work in their schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12362/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Boards of Management of schools are responsible for the employment of ancillary staff. Funding to cater for these services is made available from my Department through the Ancillary Services and Capitation Grants.
It is a matter for the Board of Management of the school to determine whether the individual concerned may return to work in their school having regard to the terms of their employment contract and any employment legislation that is in place.
Responsibility for procurement of insurance and payment of same rests with Boards of Management of schools operated by them. If an individual school has a query in relation to the terms of insurance they should raise this directly with their insurance provider.
