Back-to-school: 18,500 Tipperary primary pupils to benefit from free schoolbooks scheme

More than 18,500 primary school children in Tipperary will benefit from free schoolbooks, workbooks and copy books from September under an initiative introduced by Minister for Education Norma Foley. 

This has been made possible through the provision of over €1.79m worth of funding and has been welcomed by Tipperary Fianna Fáil TD Jackie Cahill.

Nationwide, more than 558,000 pupils enrolled in over 3,230 primary schools, including over 130 special schools, will benefit from the scheme. This scheme will significantly ease the financial burden facing families during back to-school time.

Over €50m has been made available to support this scheme, including an administrative grant for schools rolling out the scheme.

“This is a landmark moment for Irish education, and one which will provide significant benefit for families around the country," said Deputy Cahill.

The Thurles TD said that back-to-school time can be a challenging time for parents and families, and he welcomed Minister Foley’s commitment to easing the burden.