Thousands of families to receive back-to-school cash boost this week

More than 126,000 families across Ireland will receive the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance this week, with the scheme expanded for the first time to include children aged two and three. The payments announced by Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary, will see more than €48.8 million distributed in respect of almost 233,000 children […]