Back-to-school payments to be extended to children in foster care
The once-off payment for 2025 is €160 for children aged 4 to 11 on or before September 30, while those aged 12-22 years receive €285. Stock picture: PA
Back-to-school payments are set to be extended to benefit the 2,300 children currently in foster care.
Minister for social protection Dara Calleary will seek Cabinet approval today, Tuesday, to extend the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance to those who are in receipt of Foster Care Allowance.
