423. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prior to the commencement of the 2013-2014 academic year parents were being asked to borrow sums of up to €800 to fund the purchase of iPads for student's use; his views on whether this promotes unnecessary debt for struggling families; where this arose from in policies made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38782/13]

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423. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his attention has been drawn to the fact that prior to the commencement of the 2013-2014 academic year parents were being asked to borrow sums of up to €800 to fund the purchase of iPads for student's use; his views on whether this promotes unnecessary debt for struggling families; where this arose from in policies made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38782/13]

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