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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

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Michael Creed

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315 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Social Protection if persons (details supplied) in County Cork are entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31639/12]

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Freagraí scríofa

The back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) entitlements of some 115,350 families in respect of 205,125 children have now been automatically established with reference to their primary scheme entitlement and with no application form required. Letters have issued to the people identified in this way, informing them of their entitlement and notifying them that payment will issue in week commencing 16 July.

Customers who do not receive an automated payment are required to complete anapplication form which will be processed from a centralised unit in the Department. A text message acknowledging receipt of application forms will issue to everyone who submits a claim form.

If the persons concerned have not already received a letter from the Department they should now complete a claim form and return it to PO Box 131. I can assure the Deputy that every effort will be made to process applications promptly.

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