Parents can save up to 100 by buying generic uniforms, but many schools still require branded or crested items

"A full school uniform can cost parents up to €100 more when purchased from schoolwear retailers compared to generic alternatives found at stores like Dunnes."

"92% of secondary school parents report that their children are required to wear crested or branded school items, contributing to higher costs."

Official guidance on school uniform costs is being defied as 92% of secondary school parents state their children must wear crested or branded items. A comparison conducted between schoolwear suppliers and generic items in stores like Dunnes shows that a complete school uniform can cost parents an additional €100 when purchasing from specialized retailers. These rising costs contribute to concerns over the financial burden placed on families as they prepare for school.

Read at Irish Independent