Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2017
102. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if there are any cases before the courts, equality tribunal, Workplace Relations Commission or other such body in which either his Department or education and training boards is or are the respondent and the complaint relates to discriminatory action or victimisation on grounds of religious belief; if so, the number of any such cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6470/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to confirm to the Deputy that there are no cases before the courts, equality tribunal, workplace relations commission or other such body in which my Department is the respondent in relation to discriminatory action or victimisation on grounds of religious belief.
The Education and Training Boards (ETBs) are separate, independent and autonomous bodies which are set up under the Education and Training Boards Act 2013. As ETBs are independent employers, any queries in respect of cases taken against an ETB should be directed to the relevant ETB.
