Clare SVP Says Back-To-School Allowance Expansion Will Help With "Hidden Costs"

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. 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.