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Education advocates criticize the rising cost of mandatory technology for students, noting that families are now paying hundreds of euros for devices like iPads through private providers. Campaigners argue these expenses undermine promises of free primary education.
A report highlights that nearly 4,500 students annually in Ireland fail to progress from first to second year, prompting calls for better support systems for struggling undergraduates.
A mother highlighted the ongoing crisis in Ireland's school transport scheme after her daughter was denied a bus pass, risking missing the start of the academic year due to capacity constraints.
A survey reveals that parents in Ireland are spending up to €850 on digital devices for secondary school pupils, often resorting to loans and savings to cover rising back-to-school expenses.
A survey by the Irish privacy regulator found that three out of four Irish parents share images and videos of their children online, with one in six identifying as 'parent influencers'.
A new report indicates that Irish parents are the least likely in the European Union to believe their children spend too much time on screens, with over half also reporting a positive view of social media's effect on their child's mental well-being.
A majority of Irish parents with children in denominational schools wish to maintain the existing religious ethos, but a growing number also express a desire for co-education.
Irish parents are already actively booking summer camps for their children, with many starting the process as early as January or February to secure spots for various activities from sports to science.
Rising educational expenses are making it difficult for Irish families to participate in the popular 'No Spend September' initiative, highlighting ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
Parents of seven-year-old twin girls have been unable to find school placements for a third consecutive year, highlighting systemic shortages in special education resources.
Parents in Ireland express feeling pressured into purchasing expensive school devices they cannot afford, prompting the Department of Education to review back-to-school costs after ministerial concerns.
Parents in Ireland are facing a potential €400 monthly increase in childcare costs after the Fonthill Lodge group announced its withdrawal from the Core Funding scheme, stating that the requirement to freeze fees threatens the survival of two facilities.
New data from Ireland reveals that a majority of parents with children in single-sex primary schools express a desire for a change to coeducational schooling, with county-by-county breakdowns showing preferences.
An article explores the ongoing relevance and extent of financial contributions made by Irish parents towards their children's weddings, a tradition historically associated with the bride's family.
A large majority of parents with children in single-sex schools in Ireland have expressed a desire for those institutions to transition to a multidenominational or coeducational ethos.
An opinion piece highlights the growing pressure on Irish students to attend competitive cram schools, questioning whether these institutions actually guarantee academic success or simply exacerbate educational inequality.
Families are increasingly opting for subscription-based toy rental services to provide age-appropriate playthings while minimizing household waste and storage challenges.
Over two-thirds of parents in Ireland are worried about the high cost of school uniforms, with concerns also extending to other expenses like mandatory digital devices for students.
A survey reveals that a majority of Irish parents find back-to-school costs a financial burden, with one in four having to borrow money to cover expenses.
A new survey reveals that up to 80% of Irish parents believe their children are negatively affected by the cost-of-living crisis, with many resorting to skipping meals and cutting heating to cope with financial strain.
Irish parents discuss their methods for managing childcare costs during school holidays, with some finding that summer camps can be a more economical option than creches.
The parents of Grace Lynch, a schoolgirl who died after being hit by a scrambler, have voiced concerns that a new law banning the bikes is ineffective if gardaí are not permitted to pursue riders, following a garda's conviction over a pursuit.