Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
658. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Education whether her Department has issued any guidance to secondary schools on students access to bathrooms during class periods; and her views on the practice of some schools to limit bathroom access during class periods. [1961/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the provisions of the Education Act, 1998 the board of management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school on behalf of the patron and the principal is responsible for the day-to-day management of the school. Individual school authorities are responsible for drawing up and implementing school policies including policies in relation to toilet access.
My department recommends that the formulation of such school policies should allow for prior consultation with teachers, parents and students and enable any concerns to be raised and considered.
Any queries regarding policies on toilet access in schools is a matter can be directed to the principal and the management authority of the school concerned.
