Thousands of families in Ireland receive the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance this week, with applications remaining open. The payment is a lump sum of €285 per child for eligible families. According to the reports, eligibility and access to the scheme continue as the allowance is extended.
One outlet says more than 126,000 families are expected to benefit this week. Another reports that parents and guardians are being urged to apply for the €285 payment, which is linked to school-start needs such as clothing and footwear.
Applications are available up to September 30, 2026. The coverage focuses on the timing of payments, the number of families expected to receive support, the per-child value of the allowance, and that the application window is still open as the scheme runs during the back-to-school period.
