Fine Gael TD for Wicklow/East Carlow, Andrew Doyle, has said the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance for the 2013/2014 school year is still open for applications until the end of September. Deputy Doyle said just under €49 million was being made available this year as part of the scheme to assist families throughout the country, including County Wicklow, in getting their kids back to school in the coming weeks.
Explaining the allowance, Deputy Doyle said, “The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps families meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school. The scheme operates from June to September each year. The payment rates for the 2013 Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme are €100 in respect of children aged 4 to 11 on 30th September 2013 and €200 for children aged 12 to 22 on 30th September 2013.”
“€48.8m has been allocated by the Government for the scheme for the upcoming school year. This allowance helps many cash-strapped families in Wicklow getting their children ready for the new school year”, stated Deputy Doyle.
“Families who received the payment in the past may have received this year’s payment already. But if you think you might be eligible, applications are available in all local social welfare offices and online at on my website. While applications are accepted up until the end of September, you are advised not to delay as it may take several weeks to process an application”, concluded Deputy Doyle.
You can download the application form here
Income Limit Tables:
Income limits for couples 2012
Couple with – Income limit
1 child – €563.60
2 children – €593.40
3 children – €623.20
4 children – €653*
*The income limit is increased by €29.80 for each additional child.
Income limits for lone parents 2012
Lone parent – Income limit
1 child – €410.10
2 children – €439.90
3 children – €469.70
4 children – €499.50*
*The income limit is increased by €29.80 for each additional child.