Schools urged to be more proactive on water safety

Some 30 children have drowned over the last 10 years in Ireland, yet the water safety curriculum in schools remains largely untaught, according to the new chairman of Irish Water Safety (IWS).

Martin O’Sullivan called on schools to be proactive about protecting pupils.

Simon Coveney, Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government, recently announced the appointment of Mr O’Sullivan to the statutory and voluntary body.