Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I thank the Minister of State for her reply. It seems that she is putting the ball back in the court of the principal of the school and the board of management. I would be interested to know if any precedents have been established or rulings handed down in court cases in respect of this matter. I may be wrong but, as far as I am aware, teachers are paid for the core hours they work. While some staff remain on in a voluntary capacity, there is no obligation on them to stay after primary schools close at 3 p.m. Who is responsible for the children if teachers leave the premises? It appears that this matter is being dealt with on an ad hoc voluntary basis. I am sure there have been court cases in the past in respect of it.