Important developments in recent years have been the back-to-education scheme and the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance, for which the Minister has increased the funding. I hope these will be seen as positive schemes because every year we hear about the need for funding for them. The threshold for family income supplement has been increased by €17 per week and I hope people avail of the scheme. Some people feel they are not entitled to it and do not make an application in time.