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Hildegarde Naughton responds to a Dáil motion on the cost of schooling and sets out the Government's measures to protect families from back-to-school expenses. She reiterates that schools are not permitted to require pupils to provide their own personal digital devices and summarises guidance, funding and supports.
Chapters:
00:00 Response to the motion
00:57 Guidance on digital devices
02:04 Digital learning plans and evidence
03:20 School autonomy and policy balance
04:44 Uniforms and cost measures
06:11 Books, transport and allowances
07:39 Charter and capitation funding
09:03 Conclusion and commitments
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Hildegarde Naughton responds to a Dáil motion on the cost of schooling and sets out the Government's measures to protect families from back-to-school expenses. She reiterates that schools are not permitted to require pupils to provide their own personal digital devices and summarises guidance, funding and supports.
Chapters:
00:00 Response to the motion
00:57 Guidance on digital devices
02:04 Digital learning plans and evidence
03:20 School autonomy and policy balance
04:44 Uniforms and cost measures
06:11 Books, transport and allowances
07:39 Charter and capitation funding
09:03 Conclusion and commitments
🇮🇪 Irish politics in one place! Visit https://videoparliament.ie
📽 Watch speeches by TDs, Senators and MEPs.
🔔 Subscribe, like and share!
Source: Oireachtas (oireachtas.ie), public broadcasts.
We publish material from all political parties — no commentary, no bias. We help you see the full picture and draw your own conclusions. If you spot an error, let us know by email.
Your vote matters!
