Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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With regard to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance, I think that should be provided for in the foster care environment. It should be an absolute priority. There has been ongoing engagement over and back with the Department previously and with the present Minister in that Department. I would like to see progress being made on it. It is in the gift of the Department of Social Protection and the Minister, Deputy Dara Calleary. It is very important that this is got over the line. It is only right that foster parents would be treated similarly and that the back to school clothing and footwear allowance would be made available to them. I am absolutely clear on that and the Minister knows my views on it too.