Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2020
130. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Education the number of primary and post-primary schools that have provided a mobile number for a designated contact following communication from her Department on 8 September 2020; and the recourse if a mobile number for a designated contact is not provided. [25871/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department wrote to school principals on 8 September requesting a mobile number for a designated contact, preferably the School Principal, who can be contacted in the event of a suspected case.
As of Friday 18 September 2020, my Department has had receipt of mobile phone numbers for 2,360 primary schools and 474 post primary-schools.
Where schools have yet to respond, my Department will be following up with school principals to emphasise the importance of providing this information in a timely manner. In any case where a school number is not provided my Department will be liaising with school management bodies to ensure contact numbers are provided.
