Sligo councillor calls for review of the School Transport Scheme
A Sligo councillor is calling on the Minister for Transport to undertake a review of the School Transport Scheme for primary and post primary schools. Children are returning to school as early as next week and there’s a huge shortage of drivers, according to Bus Eireann. Families across the county…
Sligo Councillor urges government to heed Barnardos warning
Barnardos is calling on the government to use the Budget to provide relief for parents who are struggling with back to school costs. The charity’s Back To School survey for 2022 has found the basic cost of sending a child to school remains substantial across primary and secondary level.…
Sligo families struggling with back to school costs – Gibbons
A significant amount of Sligo families are reportedly already struggling with back to school costs. The price of uniforms and books combined with the skyrocketing cost of living is said to be resulting in a year like no other and effectively leaving people at the pin of their collar.…
Financial pressures of back to schools impacting local families
Parents of school going children in the North West are being urged to explore what supports are in place to assist with back to schools costs. The manager of the Sligo Resource Centre says the costs associated with returning to school is putting pressure on several families across the…
Applications for Back to School Allowance open today
Parents across the north west are urged to start the process of applying for the Back to School Allowance ahead of the next school year. Today is the date that applications open to apply for the special school footware and clothing allowance. It’s a vital support to parents and families…