Many parents in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are said to be struggling with back to school costs. 

It's claimed some are taking out loans or dipping into savings to cover this year's bills.

A new survey for Barnardos shows more than half of parents are worried over costs - with 7 in 10 annoyed at the price of school uniforms - and secondary school parents spending an average of €450 euro on digital devices - or more.

Donegal TD Charles Ward is warning that a number of factors are creating the perfect storm and the Government need to step in: 

Many parents in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are said to be struggling with back to school costs.&nbsp;
It's claimed some are taking out loans or dipping into savings to cover this year's bills.
A new survey for Barnardos shows more than half of parents are worried over costs - with 7 in 10 annoyed at the price of school uniforms - and secondary school parents spending an average of &euro;450 euro on digital devices - or more.
Donegal TD Charles Ward is warning that a number of factors are creating the perfect storm and the Government need to step in:&nbsp;

Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.