259. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the significant financial burden being placed on parents by schools requiring students to purchase chromebooks or other digital devices for senior cycle education; if financial supports will be introduced for working families who do not qualify for existing grants or allowances; and if her Department will investigate the growing costs associated with digital learning requirements in secondary schools, particularly where parents are given short notice and substantial upfront costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39347/26]

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259. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Education and Youth if she is aware of the significant financial burden being placed on parents by schools requiring students to purchase chromebooks or other digital devices for senior cycle education; if financial supports will be introduced for working families who do not qualify for existing grants or allowances; and if her Department will investigate the growing costs associated with digital learning requirements in secondary schools, particularly where parents are given short notice and substantial upfront costs; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39347/26]

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