still have voluntary contributions that are not that voluntary. We have exorbitant school uniform costs. Schools now ask children to have €500 laptops and tablet devices. Many schools are begging parents to partake in fundraisers every year, placing another burden on parents. However, this is not the school … secondary and primary schools are both receiving free books. However, we're seeing an increase in people looking for help to buy technology, laptops and tablets. The books are free but now many schools are expecting students to have devices, which is quite a big expense for parents
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Matt Carthy
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Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Education and Youth the status of an application to fund a laptop for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61142/25
Matt Carthy
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Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Health the status of an application to fund a laptop for a student (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [61764/25
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