# Uniform

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2022

# uniformity

Poll: Should students have to wear uniforms to school?

Let us know.

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Jun 24th 2022, 9:43 AM

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# Your Say

Poll: Should students wear school uniforms?

Business owner Louisa Meehan says the arguments in favour of school uniforms don’t stack up anymore.

56.7k

Apr 9th 2021, 9:24 AM

Voices

Opinion: Forget the school uniform - it's outdated and out of touch with the real world

Business owner Louisa Meehan says the arguments in favour of school uniforms don’t stack up anymore.

42.3k

Apr 8th 2021, 7:28 PM

# Uniform

Garda management feared Sikh members could win discrimination cases over turban ban

Earlier this year the force announced a change to rules in relation to uniforms to allow the wearing of turbans and hijabs.

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Jun 23rd 2019, 12:05 AM

# difference is you

'Really encouraging': Reaction to change in Garda uniform to allow wearing of turbans and hijabs

The decision comes alongside a new recruitment drive for gardaí.

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Apr 4th 2019, 5:28 PM

# diversity

Gardaí are changing their uniform policy so members can wear the hijab and turban

There is a new recruitment drive for gardaí.

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Apr 4th 2019, 12:10 AM

# garda reform

Taoiseach tells new gardaí: 'Your loyalty is not to the person in the uniform. It is to the uniform and all that it stands for'

A change in the culture of gardaí in which ‘no-one ever hesitates in speaking truth to power’ is needed, according to Leo Varadkar.

30.7k

Nov 30th 2018, 1:48 PM

# Delivery

An Post issues tender for uniforms and safety boots for its 6,750 staff

An Post said the design of the uniforms will not change.

18.1k

Sep 30th 2018, 8:00 AM

# summer gear

Gardaí in three stations to start wearing controversial new summer uniform from today

The organisation said it will take feedback from members on the suitability of the uniform.

62.0k

Jul 1st 2018, 8:30 AM

# Fashion Police

'An act of brutalism and like something from McDonald's': Gardaí are unhappy with proposed new uniform

There has been a lot of pushback against the new uniform.

85.8k

Jun 8th 2018, 6:00 AM

# plenty of choice

New Zealand school gets rid of gendered uniforms

Now, students will have a choice between wearing a kilt, culottes, shorts, trousers or PE gear, depending on their preference.

18.2k

Mar 21st 2017, 4:35 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should schools be forced to allow generic uniforms?

Many schools across the country only allow specialised uniforms from one particular shop. Should this be allowed?

21.8k

Jul 10th 2015, 8:39 AM

# thumbholes

9 ways everyone broke school uniform rules

Rebels. The lot of us.

9.2k

Apr 28th 2015, 9:30 PM

# kitted out

Irish soldiers forced 'to borrow' ceremonial uniforms for Albert Reynolds' funeral

Soldiers had to borrow parts of the kit from their comrades.

10.9k

Oct 2nd 2014, 9:16 AM

# Jumpers for goalposts

17 primary school uniform memories to bring you right back

Remember the joy of no uniform day?

40.3k

Apr 21st 2014, 8:15 PM

# the girly show

14 things you'll remember if you went to an all-girls school

Rolling up skirts, periods, and fancying male teachers.

37.8k

Sep 19th 2013, 1:00 PM

# Uniform

'It's not like the jerseys were the culprits' - UCD defend use of Penn State equipment

UCD American football team will wear gear owned by the college at the centre of a child sex abuse scandal.

13.0k

May 15th 2013, 2:56 PM

# dreadlocked

Clipped: Canadian Football chief says yanking long hair is fair game

“It’s part of the uniform,” reasoned the official. “It’s like tackling a guy by the arm.”

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Sep 25th 2012, 2:04 PM

# Dress Code

'Sometimes I'd like to come to work in my tracksuit' - TD calls for Dáil dress code

Mayo Fine Gael TD Michelle Mulherin says she’s not alone in thinking that the way some deputies dress is inappropriate.

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Jun 15th 2012, 6:35 PM

# What a Betty

Betty White joins Timberlake and Kunis as a Marine's dream date

White, who’s 89, says she loves a man in uniform, but has turned down a date with a Marine.

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Jul 20th 2011, 2:23 PM