Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 June 2020
247. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills if training will be provided for one member of the in-school management team taking on the responsibility of being a Covid-19 link person; if so, if the training will include the use of PPE items for subsequent staff training; if indemnity will be provided for the staff member taking on the role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12482/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraOn 12 June, my Department published the report to Government “Planning for reopening schools in line with the Roadmap for reopening society and business” https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/framework-for-reopening-and-operating-schools.html.
The report sets out In line with the Return to Work Safely Protocol that each school will appoint at least one lead worker representative charged with ensuring that COVID-19 measures are strictly adhered to. Training for this role will be developed and provided centrally. The Return to Work Safely Protocol does not indemnify this position which is required to be put in place for all work places and is akin to other similar roles undertaken in the workplace such as the health and safety representatives.
