Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 633: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she has issued any policy guidance on the cost to parents of school uniforms for pupils; and if she will examine the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare. [30948/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. Individual school authorities are responsible for the drawing up of a school policy in relation to the wearing of school uniforms.

My Department has not issued specific guidance in this matter. However, my Department recommends that the formulation of such a school policy should allow for prior consultation with teachers, parents and pupils where appropriate and enable any concerns about the issue of cost to be raised and considered. Decisions regarding school uniforms are a matter for the Board of Management of each individual school.