Question 1

What does the Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Adds new protections to Civil Liability Act 1961: schools cannot be sued for student injuries from accidents on premises if they have adequate supervision and comply with health and safety regulations. Shields teachers from negligence liability when providing first aid, medical advice, or transporting injured students to hospital, unless conduct amounts to gross negligence or bad faith. Sets legal standard of care for teachers as that of a prudent parent, codifying the test courts have generally applied in school negligence cases.

Question 2

What stage is the Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Jan 2025, the Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023 is at Second Stage in 26th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Civil Liability (Schools) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Rónán Mullen, and was introduced on 6 Apr 2023.

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