“These costs contribute to financial stress and worry in low income households and can cause a negative and stressed attitude towards education.”

“Back-to-school this week has been a really exciting time for lots of children and their parents. But for many low income and struggling households, the preparation for the new school year has been a huge source of stress and anxiety”.

Parents are more concerned about the cost of sending their children to school than the possibility that they might be bullied.

One in ten parents get into debt to send their children to school. Some even borrow from money lenders.

In 2015, from the youngest to the oldest student the cost of going to school is €365 - €785 respectively.