A new study by the group found 42 per cent of families are dipping into their savings just to cover the costs.
Over one third of parents say they run up a debt of over €500 sending their kids back to school every year.
The Irish League of Credit Unions says the cost of sending a child to primary school has risen by €364 for the upcoming term.
A new study by the group found 42 per cent of families are dipping into their savings just to cover the costs.

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