Minister Charlie McConalogue has said that 18,950 Donegal children will benefit from free school books, workbooks and copy books from this September.
This is a result of an initiative introduced by Minister Norma Foley through the provision of €1,819,200 worth of funding.
Nationwide, more than 558,000 pupils enrolled in over 3,230 primary schools, including over 130 special schools, will benefit from the scheme. It will significantly ease the financial burden facing families during back to-school time, Deputy McConalogue said..
“This is a landmark moment for Irish education, and one which will provide significant benefit for families around the country,” he said.
“Back-to-school time can be a challenging time for parents and families, and I welcome Minister Foley’s commitment to easing the burden. We in Fianna Fáil believe in the power of education, and we believe in making education truly accessible for all.”
