Many parents still waiting for back-to-school allowance [schooldays.ie]
- Published: 09 September 2011
Many families still do not know whether they will receive an allowance for the new school year, it has been revealed.
Newstalk reports that more than 36,000 are currently waiting to find out whether they are entitled to the clothing and footwear allowance, which can total up to €305 a year.
This is despite the fact many youngsters have been back in the classroom for more than a week.
Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton explained this year has seen a rise in the number of applicants and that her department is working to deal with these as quickly as possible.
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