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Seanad Éireann · 2025-12-17

Education (Leave for Injuries) Bill 2025: First Stage

LAB Laura Harmon · Industrial and Commercial Panel

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I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish standards for any scheme maintained by the Minister for Education and Youth relating to the provision of leave of absence for teachers and special needs assistants who suffer certain injuries; and to provide for related matters. When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

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LAB Laura Harmon this contribution

I move:

That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish standards for any scheme maintained by the Minister for Education and Youth relating to the provision of leave of absence for teachers and special needs assistants who suffer certain injuries; and to provide for related matters.

CC Mark Daly

When is it proposed to take Second Stage?

LAB Laura Harmon

Next Tuesday.

CC Mark Daly

Is that agreed? Agreed.