An Ennis bookshop is fearing for its future following the announcement of a free schoolbooks scheme.
Education Minister Norma Foley has revealed details of an initiative worth €68 million which will eliminate the cost of all schoolbooks for Junior Cycle students.
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The news has been welcomed by many but is expected to put pressure on retailers, with Bookselling Ireland previously estimating that schoolbooks make up 30% of all book sales on average.
Manager of O’Mahony’s Booksellers in Ennis Teresa Meade says no support system is in place for retailers who’ll be losing a crucial source of revenue.
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