Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020
246. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if school secretaries that are normally laid off during the summer will be kept in full employment to help prepare for post-Covid-19 education in the autumn; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13657/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Boards of Management of schools are responsible for the employment of school secretaries and it is a matter for each school to determine the level of secretarial services required for the school. Funding to cater for these services is made available from the Ancillary Services and Capitation Grants
On Friday 12th June my Department published the report to Government “Planning for reopening schools in line with the Roadmap for reopening society and business” www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/framework-for-reopening-and-operating-schools.html.
Detailed engagement with education partners and stakeholders is underway in relation to the development of public health guidance in a school setting. A core objective will be to ensure that schools and other education settings can re-open and operate in a safe manner that is consistent with public health advice.
