Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Independent)
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Question 100: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the work to encourage school book rental schemes; if he will consider implementing a national scheme, or in some way making participation in a scheme obligatory; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8642/12]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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My Department has undertaken a survey of schools to establish the current situation regarding school book rental and loan schemes. This survey has recently been completed.

When the results of this survey have been examined in detail, I will consider how I might incentivise the introduction of book loan or rental schemes in schools that do not currently operate such schemes. I believe it is the most effective means of lowering costs for all parents.

My Department is also, currently preparing guidelines for schools on best practice in the operation of such schemes.