Parents ‘lying awake at night’ over back-to-school cost concerns
Irish parents are struggling to deal with price of back-to-school essentials amid the current cost of living crisis. With just weeks to go until the new term begins, parents and guardians are feeling the pressure as the cost of books, uniforms, and other must-haves pile up. Survey figures from Barnardos show that it costs €972 […]
3 years ago
Government hoping to extend free schoolbook scheme to secondary pupils
Foley confirmed that 500,000 children will be given free school books next year. Earlier this week, the Government announced that primary school children will be given their books for free in 2023. The move has been welcomed by parents across the country, but many with children in secondary school feel forgotten about. However, Minister for […]
3 years ago