Deputy Pauline Tully said the €9m allocated in Budget 2025 for mobile phone pouches is a; 'scandalous waste' of taxpayers' money.
Deputy Tully said that schools and our children are loudly demanding increased investment in mental health supports. As well as investment in special education. Moreover, schools are struggling to keep the lights on and keep buildings warm.
Mary Lou McDonald wrote to the Taoiseach last week calling on him to reverse this indefensible spend. Ronan Gargan has been speaking with Cavan Monaghan TD, Deputy Pauline Tully.
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