A Roscommon senator says an education staff member has experienced bites, kicks and punches from students.
The Labour Party is seeking to extend paid leave for education staff who've been injured in the classroom.
Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton says she has concerns with the bill - but believes it's well intentioned.
During the Seanad debate, Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill read out one email he received from a staff member: