Third of parents expect to fall into debt over back-to-school costs

Parents of secondary school children are spending an average €258 on a new uniform for September.

Third of parents expect to fall into debt over back-to-school costs

Parents of secondary school children are spending an average €258 on a new uniform for September.

Mothers and fathers of youngsters in national school are also feeling the financial stress, having to fork out an average of €166 for each child.

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