Irish Parents Spend Around A Quarter Of A Million Euro On Their Children Before They're 25

One of the biggest expenses is Communion, which can cost between €700 and €1,000

The survey for Irish Country Living magazine recommends avoiding buying silly extras - like wet wipe warmers - when preparing for birth.

Consumer expert with the Irish Independent Sinead Ryan says there's huge pressure on families when it comes to extra curricular activities:

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