A decade ago, a survey found that Irish parents will spend more than €5,400 on children’s birthday parties and gifts by the time their child gets to sixth class, due to inflation over the last 10 years it is safe to assume that figure has risen exponentially.

So, what are the average costs facing parents today and is there a way to have a kid's party on a budget?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Aideen Finnegan, Presenter of the ‘Better with Money’ podcast to discuss…