226. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that some secondary schools are encouraging parents to incur financial debt by requiring the purchase of specific iPads, which cost on average €600; if she is further aware that these schools stipulate the exact make and model, limiting open market choice, and in many cases are directing parents to local credit unions to take out loans for this purpose; and if she will outline the steps she is taking to monitor and regulate such practices, to protect families from unnecessary financial strain. [36852/25]

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226. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware that some secondary schools are encouraging parents to incur financial debt by requiring the purchase of specific iPads, which cost on average €600; if she is further aware that these schools stipulate the exact make and model, limiting open market choice, and in many cases are directing parents to local credit unions to take out loans for this purpose; and if she will outline the steps she is taking to monitor and regulate such practices, to protect families from unnecessary financial strain. [36852/25]

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