Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
467 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the status of an application for the back to school allowance by a person (details supplied) in County Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32431/08]
View answerThe Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) Scheme is administered on behalf of the Department by the community welfare division (CWS) of the Health Service Executive (HSE). Applications for the allowance may be made between the beginning of June and the end of September each year. The Southern area of the HSE has advised that an application for BSCFA has recently been received and a payment will issue shortly to the person concerned.
