Varadkar says a free school book scheme will be made “a reality”
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that a free school book scheme for all primary schools will become “a reality” as parents struggle with the cost of living crisis. The scheme is set to be put into action following a proposal by Barnardos for the scheme. The scheme was piloted by Fine Gael TD Joe McHugh […]
3 years ago
Children will be allocated nearly €100 each under new free schoolbooks scheme
The Free School Books Scheme will be introduced this September. The Free School Books Scheme will be introduced in schools across Ireland in September, the Department of Education has confirmed. The scheme will be a welcome relief for parents as they struggle to make ends meet due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. The […]
3 years ago
Primary schools will receive €96 per pupil under free schoolbooks scheme from September
The scheme will cover schoolbooks, workbooks and copybooks Primary Schools across Ireland are set to receive €96 per child from September under the government’s new free schoolbooks scheme. Details of the €50 million scheme are due to be outlined by the Education Minister, Norma Foley, later today. The costs will cover schoolbooks, workbooks, and copybooks […]
3 years ago