Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 7 July 2020
Special Committee on Covid-19 Response
Impact of Covid-19: Education – Return to School and School Transport (Resumed)
Mr. Alan Mongey:
At post-primary level, when we speak about the staff in the school we speak about all staff: teachers, SNAs, cleaners and caretakers. Whatever has to be put in place for one staff member needs to be put in place for all staff members. The resources, assistance, help and mitigation measures we put in place are applicable to every single staff member within a school. If it is not safe or practical for any member of staff to carry out his or her duties unless particular supports or mitigation measures are put in place; we cannot do it. We need to look at everything possible to facilitate that to happen. We consult with all staff members, likewise, I am sure, at primary level.