Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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Question 42: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will provide a progress report into efforts to make school uniforms more affordable for parents. [2969/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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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. 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.