Advertisement

87% of parents cut back in order to pay school voluntary contributions

St. Vincent de Paul has published a new report today that shows that families' finances are greatly impacted by school “voluntary” charges. 87% of parents have had to cut back in order to pay for it.   Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies and Jen Hogan, author, journalist with the Irish Times and Mum of seven spoke to Shane Coleman this morning on the show.

Share this article

07.45 30 May 2023


87% of parents cut back in order to pay school voluntary contributions


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.45 30 May 2023


St. Vincent de Paul has published a new report today that shows that families' finances are greatly impacted by school “voluntary” charges. 87% of parents have had to cut back in order to pay for it.  

Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputies and Jen Hogan, author, journalist with the Irish Times and Mum of seven spoke to Shane Coleman this morning on the show.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Airlines face rising costs and...

00:05:21

Airlines face rising costs and a turbulent future

Newstalk Breakfast

00:05:21


Donald Trump claims significan...

00:06:03

Donald Trump claims significant election interference

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:03


The commercial property market...

00:07:03

The commercial property market minimum recovery

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:07:03


What changes should employers...

00:05:46

What changes should employers consider during a heatwave?

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:05:46