Free books may not be available in every secondary school by September, Foley admits

Move aimed at easing financial pressure on families faces 'challenges and difficulties'

 Minister for Education Norma Foley. A survey by the National Association of Principals and Deputies found just 36% of principals had confidence in their school’s ability to deliver the scheme effectively by September. File Picture: PA

Education Minister Norma Foley has conceded that not all secondary schools may have free school books in place by the start of September, saying that “nothing will be 100% perfect”.

The Education Minister said supports have been put in place to help secondary schools procure school books while acknowledging that issues may crop up.