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School staff member bitten, kicked and punched, Roscommon senator tells Seanad

Feb 20, 2026 08:52
By Eoghan Murphy
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School staff member bitten, kicked and punched, Roscommon senator tells Seanad
Gareth Scahill

The Labour Party is seeking to extend paid leave for education staff who've been injured in the classroom.

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.

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During the Seanad debate, Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill read out one email he received from a staff member:

 

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