Clare parents are more likely to be in a position where they have to shell out for school books than is typically the case.
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Figures released to the Dáil by the Education Minister show only 11 of the county's 18 post primary schools operate a book rental scheme.
This 61% rate is lower than the national average of 65%, and far lower than the likes of Carlow, Leitrim and Offaly which all have rates over 90%.
95% of primary schools here operate a book rental scheme, a figure which is in line with the national average.
