Economic Obstacles to Education in Ireland. (7th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doyle, David M; Muldoon, Marie; Thompson, Stephanie; Murphy, Muiread
• Is Part Of: Journal of human rights practice. Volume 13:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 124
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2021-05-07
• Subjects: economic accessibility -- education -- education costs -- International Covenant on Economic -- Social and Cultural Rights -- Article 13 -- socioeconomic inequality in education; Human rights -- Periodicals; 341.4805
• DOI: 10.1093/jhuman/huab004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-9619

Abstract

Abstract: This policy note highlights the costs of sending a child to school in Ireland and explores the extent to which these represent a significant economic barrier to schooling for low-income families. It also evaluates the efforts to reduce early school leaving and examines the increasing commodification of education in Ireland.