83% of Irish secondary school principals express concerns over timely implementation of free school book scheme for Junior Cycle students due to complex procurement process.

83% of Irish secondary school principals express concerns over the timely implementation of the government's free school book scheme for Junior Cycle students, due to challenges in navigating a complex procurement process. Only 36% of principals feel confident in their schools' ability to deliver the scheme by the planned September rollout. While the Department of Education plans to offer additional guidance and a support grant for overtime, concerns over financial resources and managing the rollout persist.

March 25, 2024
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