{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6989bc0b1369c297d8309c4f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"New Laws to Strengthen School Responses to Medical Emergencies Comes Before Dail - 09/02/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1770633737309-f467417f-20a2-4421-9ae6-45330878fb57.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>New legislation aimed at strengthening school responses to medical emergencies is to come before the Dail this week.</p><p><br></p><p>Labour TD Eoghan Kenny, who introduced the bill said he hopes it will help protect school communities and the overall health of students.</p><p><br></p><p>A former teacher, Deputy Kenny, who lives with epilepsy, described the Bill as both professionally and personally significant.</p><p><br></p><p>He said: \"Having worked in our classrooms and having experienced epilepsy in my own life, I understand how important it is that schools are prepared for medical emergencies.</p><p><br></p><p>\"Awareness is important, but awareness must lead to action. Every student and every staff member deserves to feel safe and supported in their school community.\"</p><p><br></p><p>Deputy Kenny joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}