School Tech Costs Crushing Families | Ireland News

Parents are bracing for a financial blow as back-to-school costs soar, with families spending over 1,100 euros on average for second-level students—mostly due to pricey digital devices. Some schools are even dictating where to buy tech, forcing families to pay up to 850 euros for a single gadget. Amid rising living costs, these expenses are undoing savings from free schoolbooks and turning education into a luxury many can’t afford. The Social Democrats are calling for truly free education: banning voluntary fees, subsidizing uniforms, and investing in school tech so parents aren’t stuck footing the bill. After all, no child should be denied an education because their family can’t pay. 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/a7977a257eba3c3b