Local TD calls for back to school allowance to be extended low income families
A Sligo Leitrim TD has rowed in behind calls on the Government to support families who are struggling with back to school costs. People who have one child in school and who have a combined income of €620 or more per week don’t get any assistance in terms…
Back to school allowance available again this year
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is being made available again this year. The Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty is issuing the reminder to families. Minister Doherty is urging families who are not automatically entitled to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance, to apply before the…