Back-to-school allowance

Sinn Féin proposal contains a package of measures aimed at cutting costs such as the price of voluntary contributions, school books, uniforms and transport.

TÁNAISTE LEO VARADKAR has said that the Government are examining a package of measures to tackle back-to-school costs ahead of Budget 2023.

“I think the government’s response to these matters has been slow. It started before school even finished.” Louise Bayliss, the founder and spokesperson of Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids, said that single income households are particularly vulnerable to the cost of back to school.

It comes as the government published its Summer Economic Statement on Monday, which outlines the parameters of Budget 2023, worth €6.7bn and will include one- ...

“Where’s the food going to come from during the summer holidays? “In relation to the cost of education, we’re really conscious as a Government that it is an expensive period of time for a lot of people,” Mr McGrath said. “This is a dynamic response to a cost-of-living crisis, which unfortunately is going to continue for some time,” he said. “These are changes that are taking effect over the course of the summer.” “It’s why there is an increase in the SUSI grant for those going to third level. “So I want to put it to you again, that it is crucial that middle income families have access to a back-to-school payment.

The package, which the party is putting before the Dáil this week, would cut costs related to voluntary contributions, school books, uniforms and transport. The ...

“We also set out how we would eliminate fees in the school transport system on a phased basis and provide seats for an additional 10,000 children. Families are under real pressure as they try to cover the price of uniforms, books, voluntary contributions, lunches and transport.” “Today Sinn Féin have launched a plan to cut back-to-school costs to ensure families get a much-needed break from rising expenses.

THOUSANDS of Irish parents will benefit as the Back To School Allowance will INCREASE by €100 per child.TheBack To School Clothing and Footwea.

"We are at the early days of July. A lot of children have just finished in primary school. Award letters will be issued to these customers in June. The closing date to apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance for this year is September 30 2022. If you have not received an award letter for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance by the end of June, and you satisfy the qualifying conditions, you will need to make an application online at www.MyWelfare.ie, even if you automatically received the payment last year. The Back To School Clothing and Footwear Allowance - which will start to be paid automatically to families from next Monday - will go up from €160 for primary school kids and from €285 for those in secondary schools. "In recognition of the rising cost of living, I am pleased to announce that an additional €100 will be paid on the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance.

Education Minister Norma Foley, Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath are making the announcement to help ...

Minister Humphreys also announced an additional 60,000 children will be eligible for the school meals programme from September. There is also going to be a major expansion of the school meals programme that will see an additional 60,000 children receive a school meal from September. Some parents are set to benefit from fresh cost of living supports as the back-to-school clothing allowance will be increased by €100 per child from August.