Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme Eligibility

Thursday, 25 June 2015

Questions (80)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

80. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if and when a back to school allowance might be awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25618/15]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection

The Department will make automatic payments of back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) to approximately 106,000 people week ending 17 July 2015.

The person referred to by the Deputy is not among the group of customers selected for automatic payment so they will have to complete an application form. An application form has been sent to the person concerned which should be completed and returned to the Social Welfare Services office in Sligo along with the necessary supporting documentation. On receipt of the application the person's entitlement to BSCFA will be examined.