Parents must meet criteria to get allowance [Independent.ie]
- Published: 23 August 2010
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is to help parents meet the cost of uniforms and shoes for children attending school.
The scheme runs from June 1 to September 30 each year. The allowance is provided by the Health Service Executive as part of the Supplementary Welfare Scheme.
To get the allowance, the parent or guardian must meet a number of criteria. They must be getting certain social welfare payments or payments for training, employment schemes or adult education.
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