Scheme will ease financial burden on Kilkenny parents – Mayor McGuinness

Mayor Andrew McGuinness has welcomed the launch for the second year of the scheme that will provide free schoolbooks and resources for over 550,000 children across the country. 

3,230 primary schools and special schools around the country will benefit from the scheme, which will now enter its second year.

Mayor Andrew McGuinness said: “I am absolutely delighted to see this scheme in place again for this coming school year.”

“Preparation for the school year can be a busy time and it can put a lot of financial burden on parents and guardians. It’s important for them to have this support.”

“By providing free schoolbooks, workbooks and copy books, it will ease some of the financial burden facing families with the back-to- school costs.”

“We boast one of the best educational systems across Europe and this scheme can further enhance a pupil’s educational experience and allow them to thrive in an educational environment. This will then help them to reach their full potential,” concluded Mayor McGuinness