Thousands of Irish families have received an €100 Back to School Allowance this week and there’s still time to apply.
The allowance is part of a temporary change to the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. The once-off payment is set to help families cover the costs of their children going back to school amid the cost of living crisis in Ireland.
The rates of payment for each child have been increased this year by €10 to €160 for children aged four to 11 and to €285 for children aged 12 years and over in second-level education. Ukrainian families who have moved to Ireland will also benefit from the scheme.
