Cost of schoolbooks - Education is priceless [examiner.ie]
- Published: 12 August 2011
Cost of schoolbooks - Education is priceless
Friday, August 12, 2011
EDUCATION Minister Ruairí Quinn is to be encouraged in his efforts to reduce the cost of schoolbooks.
Though we nominally have a free education system at first and second level, nearly any parent will beg to differ. The cost of educating a child can be spectacular and can have profound impact on family budgets. A sum of €500 has been quoted for books for a student beginning fifth year. This can be a huge burden.
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