Poll: Should the government pay for all primary school books?

Making primary school books free every year would “significantly reduce financial stress” on parents, SVP has argued.

By Gráinne Ní Aodha Tuesday 27 Aug 2019, 8:45 AM

Aug 27th 2019, 8:45 AM 23,176 Views 108 Comments

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SHOULD THE GOVERNMENT provide all school books for free to help parents with back-to-school costs?

Charity St Vincent de Paul said it would cost the government €20 million to provide primary school books for free, which was described as a possible “easy win” for Budget 2020.

So, what do you think? Should the government provide all school books for free?

Poll Results:

Yes (6332)

No (3401)

I don't know (422)

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Poll: Should the government pay for all primary school books?