The Clare branch of Saint Vincent de Paul says a newly-announced expansion of a Government scheme will help families with the “hidden costs” of education.
The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance has been expanded to include children aged two and three for the first time.
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It means 2,364 families countywide will be eligible for the support which provides €160 for children between two and 11, and €285 for those aged 12 and over in second-level education.
Feakle-based Clare SVP President Gerardine Power claims it’ll ease the burden on struggling households.
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