Girls Get Trousers in School Uniforms | Belfast News

Girls can now wear trousers in school uniforms across Ireland, thanks to new legally binding guidelines set to roll out in the 2027-2028 school year. Education Minister Paul Givan credited youth demand for the change, which extends to PE and sports. Backed by the School Uniforms Act, the move aims to make uniforms more affordable, comfortable, and sustainable. While welcomed by some as overdue, critics like Sinn Féin’s Cathy Mason called it a long-overdue but frustratingly delayed victory, pointing to past resistance from the minister. Schools must offer trouser options year-round, including tracksuit bottoms and leggings, unless they have a valid reason to exclude them. The focus now is on nationwide implementation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76add1aa78db2aa9