Over 1,500 families in County Roscommon to get Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance will help 1,504 eligible families in the county.
The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance provides an important once-off payment to the 1,504 eligible families in the county towards the cost of school clothing and footwear, according to a Fine Gael Senator.
Senator Gareth Scahill said €54.4 million had been secured nationally for the scheme this year to help eligible families.
The rate of payment for 2025 is €160 for children aged 4 - 11 and €285 for children aged 12 years and over in second level education. It will be paid during the week beginning July 14th.
“I know the pressure families can be under with back-to-school costs, and this allowance will go a long way in helping people,” said Senator Scahill.
“I urge all families to check their eligibility for this important scheme and encourage any family not receiving notification from the Department of an automated payment to make an application online on www.MyWelfare.ie.
“The scheme itself is extremely important in terms of easing that financial burden associated with the purchase of uniforms and shoes ahead of the new school term,” said Senator Scahill.
