Unite Ireland with free school books for all

Ireland north and south has two different education systems. Patrick Walsh looks at how providing free school books in the Republic could be one step in bringing them together.

BARNARDOS has launched a campaign to remove the bulk of current costs paid by parents in schools here.

Our organisation argues that the Department of Education should fully fund schools to ensure essentials such as school books, classroom resources, and transport (for those who need it) are provided.