Back-to-School Costs Crushing Families | Dublin News

Parents across the country are drowning in back-to-school costs, with 57% of secondary school families spending an average of 447 euros on digital devices alone—many calling it “disgraceful” when basic bills are already a struggle. Primary school parents face rising costs for food, clothes, and supplies, trapped by a “benefits cliff” that penalizes those earning just a few euros too much to qualify for aid. A shocking 15% of secondary and 9% of primary parents have resorted to loans or borrowing from friends and family to cover these expenses—despite free education being promised. Barnardo’s and politicians alike are sounding the alarm: access to learning shouldn’t hinge on income, yet the burden keeps shifting, turning education into a luxury for the privileged. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ad80a913454e880