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cannot strip this away from the cost-of-living crisis. Parents are dealing with uniforms, transition year fees, voluntary contributions and digital devices. It is a major burden on families at a time when they need relief rather than additional costs being heaped on them. Will the Minister

free books scheme. The Government is happy to remind people of that. On the other hand, a significant number of schools are demanding digital devices for every child, at a cost of hundreds of euro each. We saw media reports in recent days and weeks about Sweden

provide at least one European digital identity wallet by the end of 2026. The wallet will enable people to store various identity credentials, such as driving licences, EU health insurance cards and age verifiers, securely on their mobile phone or device and produce them, at their own discretion … implementing the regulation while the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation has responsibility for the development of the Government digital wallet. The wallet must meet EU technical, security, interoperability and certification requirements. My Department’s role is to use the existing MyGovID service

Reilly asked the Minister for Education and Youth the number of recognised primary and post-primary schools that require students to use personal digital devices for schoolwork or homework; the number of students affected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29722/26

Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Education and Youth the financial support measures available to parents whose children attend a school that requires digital devices rather than traditional textbooks; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25256/26