Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 574: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason a person (details supplied) has been refused the back to school clothing and footwear payment in view of the fact that they have eight children and are on a limited income. [19896/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) Scheme is administered on behalf of my Department by the Community Welfare division of the Health Service Executive (HSE). Applications for the allowance may be made between the beginning of June and the end of September each year. A person may qualify for payment of a back to school clothing and footwear allowance if he or she is in receipt of a social welfare or health service executive payment, is participating in an approved employment scheme or attending a recognized education or training course, and has household income at or below certain specified levels.

The Southern Area of the Executive has advised that the application for BSCFA by the person concerned has been disallowed because the household is not in receipt of a qualifying payment. The person concerned was advised of the decision by the HSE and she was also informed of her right to appeal.