A study published by the Irish League of Credit Unions earlier this month found the total back-to-school spending in 2024 stands at €1,086 per child for primary school parents and €1,401 per child for secondary school parents
Sinn Féin has called for the cost of school uniforms, devices and books to be cut by the Government as the expensive back-to-school period continues for parents.
.READ MORE - New measures to be put in place to tackle growing problem of bullying in schools All primary school children now receive free school books, with the scheme being rolled out to secondary school students in first, second and third year from September 2024.It includes cutting uniform costs, establishing a Digital Device Rental Scheme, banning voluntary contributions and "adequately funding schools", reversing cuts to the primary school books grant and extending the free school books scheme to senior cycle in secondary schools.
"Families are already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and need a break from these spiralling costs," she said.
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