Sinn Fein MLA Karen Mullan
SINN Féin’s Karen Mullan has welcomed a decision by the Education Authority to reverse the cut to the school uniform grant.
“Our party leader in the north Michelle O’Neill stressed the unjust nature of this cut to the Interim Head of the Civil Service and why in her view it should be reversed immediately in order to afford families this critical assistance.
“The school uniform grant is a vital resource for many families and makes a real impact on the lives of thousands of children.
“Sinn Féin Minister Caitriona Ruane introduced the primary school uniform grant and her successor John O’Dowd extended the criteria allowing thousands more pupils to benefit.
“This news will provide some reassurance to parents as the processing of applications normally takes place in August,” she added.
