Sinn F\u00e9in TD for Dublin South West Se\u00e1n Crowe said that the myth of free education is struggling with reality as more and more parents are struggling with the costs of sending their children to school each year.
Speaking after the release of the Barnardo\u2019s survey on back to school costs, Teachta Crowe said:
\u201cAccording to the latest Barnardo\u2019s survey on back to school costs, it now costs an average \u20ac972 to send a child off to first year in secondary school. The myth of free education cannot stand up to the hundreds needed to be spent on sending children to school, particularly with the new costs such as on digital learning aids that were not an issue even ten years ago.
\u201cThis is only further confirmation of the Irish League of Credit Unions survey last month which showed that more and more families are struggling to meet the cost of sending their children to school on top of the other rises in the cost of living.
\u201cSinn F\u00e9in have a plan to cut back-to-school costs and to end this financial pressure on families. We would introduce affordable school uniforms, expand the school transport scheme, ensure every child has access to a hot meal in school, and stop families being pressured into paying voluntary contributions.
\u201cSinn F\u00e9in would ensure families get a break from back-to-school costs now. This would help families by ensuring that they get the support they need.
\u201cI want to again warmly welcome this timely Barnardo\u2019s survey. It highlights many of the challenge facing parents with back to school costs and needs to be acted on immediately.\u201d
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