A mother of 6 who was jailed and released for refusing to pay a fine over home-schooling her children says she's 'happy' to have made the sacrifice.
Monica O'Connor was arrested by Gardai at home in Tullow in Co. Carlow this morning and brought to Mountjoy Prison.
She and her husband refused to pay a 2000 euro fine for failing to register 2 of their children for home-schooling.
Her husband Eddie is also now facing a 10 day spell behind bars.
Monica O'Connor told the Last Word she was glad she made a stand.
