‘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…

Andrea Cosgrave and family swimming in the Blue lagoon in Iceland

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.