Meath Pupils Asked to Bring Soap and Toilet Paper to School as Strike Over Work Conditions Continues - 04/09/2025
Bins are going unemptied, soap is not being refilled, and toilet rolls and hand towels are not being restocked at a national school in Meath, as the national strike by school caretakers and secretaries continues.In a letter to parents, O’Growney National School in Athboy said children must now bring their own soap, paper towels, toilet rolls, and a plastic bag to take used towels home each day.Food wrappers are also being sent home to reduce pressure on uncollected bins.The school said it regretted that “this situation is occurring” but confirmed it stood “in solidarity” with its colleagues…
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