A Dublin TD has called on schools to remove the crest from jumpers and jackets to cut down on back to school costs.
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to rampage all over household budgets, another financial blow will be dealt to families in the form of kids going back to school. New books, uniforms and stationary are just some of the extra expenses.
Social Democrats education spokesman Gary Gannon believes crests on jumpers and jackets should not be mandatory as it will give a lifeline to struggling families. However, he said the crest is important as it promotes pride of place and should be included on t-shirts instead as it is cheaper.
