Finian McGrath
Ceist:189. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding school uniforms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53766/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 December 2013
Ceisteanna (189)
Freagraí scríofa
The Department of Education and Skills does not purchase school uniforms and has no commercial mandate in this area. In this context, when schools are balloting the parents in their schools, I would expect for discussions to take place within school communities about the value of school uniforms. With this in mind, it would seem prudent for manufacturing companies or retailers who have a stake in this area, to engage in a debate with those local communities, where the decisions of parents will be made.
Question No. 190 answered with Question No. 175.