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Tue 08 Aug 2008Back-to-school allowance to assist parents
MINISTER FOR Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin has urged parents of school-going children to apply by text for part of a €46 million allocation to meet back-to-school costs.
The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is available to parents of families who receive a social welfare payment, a Health Service Executive payment, family income supplement or who take part in approved employment or training schemes.
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