The Government announced on Tuesday that the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance would be increased by €100 per child from August.
The allowance paid for children aged between four and 11 years will increase from €160 to €260, while it will increase from €285 to €385 for those over 11.
Those eligible will begin receiving the allowance payment from the start of next week, with the increased amount being paid from August.