Barnardos says it now costs €785 to put a child through their first year of secondary school – an annual increase of €50.
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The children's charity says the overall costs of sending a child to school have gone up this year compared with 2014.
It now costs €365 for a senior infant – up €20 – while it's up €10 to €390 for a child in 4th class.
The average price of books has increased by around €25 and voluntary contributions now €150.
