Written answers
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Department of Education and Skills
Pesticide Use
Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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171. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the use of chemical pesticide weed killers on school grounds; if she will promote the use of alternative methods of weed removal; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [22172/24]
Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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My Department encourages best practice in relation to the upkeep of school property. This would include proper care and maintenance of school grounds, as well as matters relating to health & safety.
The Health & Safety manual for each school should include the need to follow correct procedures on the use of various products and materials including those for the maintenance of school grounds. This may also incorporate the use of suitable alternative products where appropriate, or different methods for maintaining school grounds.
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