Almost a quarter of parents here will be forced to deny their child certain school items this year as they struggle to cope with costs.
A new survey from the Irish League of Credit Unions shows that the average price of sending a child to school is now over €1,200.
It’s also claimed those in rural parts of Clare bear the brunt of the expenses, as it costs more for school transport.
- Advertisement -
Emmet Oliver, Head of Marketing and Communications at the ILCU, has been telling Clare FM’s James Mulhall that parents can cut corners:
