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More than two-thirds of parents worried about back to school costs

More than two-thirds of parents worried about back to school costs

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Barnardos is calling on the Government to implement measures in Budget 2023 to alleviate the pressure of back to school costs on families.

Government accused of leaving behind cash-strapped middle income families

Government accused of leaving behind cash-strapped middle income families

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said families on modest incomes are ‘fighting to stay afloat’.

Eligibility criteria for back-to-school allowance could be widened

Eligibility criteria for back-to-school allowance could be widened

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

The Government announced on Tuesday that the back-to-school allowance is to increase by €100 per child.

Cost-of-living crisis: One in three families with schoolchildren are struggling, survey finds

Cost-of-living crisis: One in three families with schoolchildren are struggling, survey finds

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

An annual school-costs survey shows parents are now spending an average of €1,195 per primary school child

Government announces €100 increases in back-to-school allowance

Government announces €100 increases in back-to-school allowance

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Minister for Education Norma Foley confirmed school transport fees will also be waived for the upcoming academic year

Expand back-to-school allowance to middle income families, says Sinn Féin

Expand back-to-school allowance to middle income families, says Sinn Féin

Thu, 30 Jun, 2022

The party wants to extend the allowance to an additional 500,000 children under proposals to cut back-to-school costs.

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