30,000 families in Dublin to benefit from back to school clothing and footwear allowance

Families across Dublin will be supported with the cost of sending their children back to school, said a Fine Gael TD.

Deputy Emer Currie said €54.4 million has been secured nationally for the scheme this year to help eligible families.

“The Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance provides a really important once-off payment to the 30,454 eligible families in Dublin towards the cost of school clothing and footwear.

“The rate of payment for 2025 is €160 for children aged 4 – 11 and €285 for children aged 12 years and over in second level education. It will be paid during the week beginning 14^th July and majority of payments will be paid automatically with no application required.

“I know the pressure families can be under with back-to-school costs, and this allowance will go a long way in helping people.

“I urge all families to check their eligibility for this important scheme and encourage any family who do not receive notification from the Department of an automated payment to make an application online on www.MyWelfare.ie.

“The Scheme itself is extremely important in terms of easing that financial burden associated with the purchase of uniforms and shoes ahead of the new school term. Fine Gael are deeply conscious of the need to continue to support families”, concluded Deputy Currie