# School Costs
Last year
2022
# School Costs
Most parents concerned about cost of sending children back to school, survey says
The survey found that parents were concerned about the costs amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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Voices
'Collecting the school voluntary contribution is an unwanted and stressful obligation on principals'
As things stand, the contribution is needed to keep school doors open, writes Joseph A Moynihan.
# Your Say
Poll: Should voluntary contributions to schools be scrapped?
Parents can be asked to pay between €60 to €115.
# School Costs
'You have to ask: why are voluntary contributions necessary in a country where we're on the rise financially?'
School principals say rising costs are putting pressure on parents and on schools.
Voices
'I am genuinely sick worrying how I am going to pay for back to school costs this year'
A right is not a right if you have to pay for it, writes June Tinsley.
# School Costs
Schools will have to use iron-on crests and let parents rent books
New plans will ensure that certain school equipment cannot be monopolised by retailers.
# Your Say
Poll: Are school uniforms too expensive?
Guidelines are to be issued to schools outlining how they can help cut costs for parents.
Voices
Opinion: I'm already worried about how I'll pay for my children to go back to school
Our children’s education must not depend on their parents’ ability to pay.
# School Costs survey
Infographic: The cost of sending a child to school in Ireland
Children’s charity Barnardos has laid out the results of its annual School Costs Survey in this very handy and informative graphic
# Education
Parents "cut back on food" to pay back-to-school costs
Parents have told Barnardos that they are struggling to pay school expenses for their children.
# School Costs
Parents struggling to cope with education costs
Some parents are being forced to take out loans to pay for uniforms and text books, says the children’s charity Barnardos.
