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Birth Certs - School applications

csirl · 2024-09-30 12:32:45

That time of year when parents of kids in 6th class spend the next few days doing school admission applications for secondary school. Like many parents, I've to do a number of applications as they dont have a joined up central application process in most places. Most school are looking for 'a n original long form birth…

30-09-2024 12:32pm

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csirl

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That time of year when parents of kids in 6th class spend the next few days doing school admission applications for secondary school.
Like many parents, I've to do a number of applications as they dont have a joined up central application process in most places.
Most school are looking for 'a n original long form birth certificate". Do they actually expect to get an original or will a copy do?
Noting that they cost €20 each and due to backlogs the HSE will only allow you order a single one online (with a min 3 week processing time).
I have an original, but dont fancy e.g. queing up in Lombard St for hours and paying €100 to get 5 more.

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#2 15-10-2024 8:54pm

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Could you send in the original and ask them to copy it and then return the original to you? An SAE might be appreciated by the beleaguered school secretary!

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