Sinn Fein is calling on the government to end voluntary school contributions, which it says is putting financial pressure on families.
The party says parents are being asked to make up shortfalls in government funding, with some receiving requests for as much as €400 from schools.
It comes as students have started returning to schools this week.
Speaking to East Coast FM's Morning Show, Wicklow TD John Brady says many parents don't have the money to give to schools.
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IRHA have criticised the RSA's 'mismanagement', noting that there are 394,128 total learner permits nationally, an increase of 12,257 in six months.
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Beyond The Pale Pre-Sale Tickets Go Live As Wicklow's 'Boutique' Festival Reveals Headliners
Beyond the Pale festival in Wicklow, after last year’s cancellation scare, is set for June 12–14, 2026, at Glendalough Estate. Organisers, now partially managed by FUEL, have confirmed headliners Caribou, Soulwax, and Father John Misty, with more music, comedy, and theatre acts to be announced. The festival will also continue its charity hike, Beyond The Trail, supporting Dublin Simon Community. Pre-sale tickets start November 20, with general release the following day, priced from €219 for adults, with family discounts and instalment plans available
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