Irish Teacher: Irish parents enjoy an incredible amount of freedom when it comes to child-rearing

"It is the State’s job to ensure that every child’s right to an education is protected - schools are legally required to report high rates of absences. In all honesty, I’m not sure we do nearly half enough."

Jennifer Horgan: Tusla notices are a safety net - and a flimsy one at that

Should a parent be allowed to take their child on holidays during term time? Does a school have any right to say no?

Maybe? Maybe a family can’t afford the hiked-up summer prices? Few among us don’t feel the draw of that particular argument.