'I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel conflicted' - Irish parents on the true costs and savings of taking kids out of school for holidays

"A recent survey revealed 54pc of Irish parents would do it to save on holiday prices. An annual debate is kicking off again... Is it acceptable for parents to take their kids out of school for holidays? "I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel conflicted, because of course school matters," says Tanya McHale-Roe, a mum of five from Co Mayo."

""I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel conflicted, because of course school matters," says Tanya McHale-Roe, a mum of five from Co Mayo."

More than half of Irish parents—54 percent—would take their children out of school to reduce holiday expenses. An annual debate about the acceptability of pulling children from class for family holidays has resurfaced. Parents often weigh financial savings against the importance of regular school attendance. Some parents express conflicted feelings while acknowledging that schooling matters. The choice highlights tensions between household budget pressures and educational commitments. Opinions vary on when exceptions might be appropriate and on the potential academic and social impacts of missed school time.

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