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Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 July 2012

Tuesday, 3 July 2012

Ceisteanna (330, 331, 332, 333, 334)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

339 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in Offaly. [31833/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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 an application 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 person concerned has 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.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

340 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [31834/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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, 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 an application 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 person concerned has 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.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

341 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [31835/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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,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 an application 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.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

342 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [31836/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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, 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 an application 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.

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

343 Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for back to school clothing and footwear allowance in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Offaly. [31837/12]

Amharc ar fhreagra

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, 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 the week commencing 16 July.

Customers who do not receive an automated payment are required to complete an application 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 person concerned has not already received a letter from the Department she 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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