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Should parents be paying voluntary contributions?

Seamus Mulconry from the Catholic Primary School Management Association and Áine Lynch of the Nat...

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16.20 1 Jul 2025


Should parents be paying voluntary contributions?


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16.20 1 Jul 2025


Seamus Mulconry from the Catholic Primary School Management Association and Áine Lynch of the National Parents Council join Anton Savage to discuss the imposition of 'voluntary contributions' to public schools as they cope with rising prices.

We also hear from parents affected by these new costs.

Listen here.


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