John McGuinness
Ceist:537. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the if back-to-school allowance will be paid to a person (details supplied). [38976/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 14 July 2022
Ceisteanna (537)
Freagraí scríofa
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme provides a once-off payment to eligible families to assist with the costs of clothing and footwear when children start or return to school each autumn. The scheme operates from June to September each year.
The allowance is payable in respect of eligible children between the ages of 4 and 17 in respect of whom a qualified child allowance is being paid and eligible children between the ages of 18 and 22 who are in full-time second level education and in respect of whom a qualified child allowance is being paid.
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance payment has been awarded automatically to the person in question. This customer will receive their payment as outlined in their award letter this week, week beginning 11 July. The additional €100 payment will issue next week, week beginning 18 July.
I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.