Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 228: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when payment will issue on the back to school clothing and footwear scheme in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19510/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The administrative arrangements for the 2011 back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme differ from those that applied in previous years. For this year, the majority of back to school clothing and footwear allowance entitlements are fully automated with no application form required from customers. As the person in question was not one of the customers who received an automated payment, they are required to complete an application form that is available for download at www.welfare.ie or by texting "Form BTSCFA", followed by their name and address to 51909. Completed application forms should be returned to Department of Social Protection, PO Box 131, Letterkenny, County Donegal.

Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 229: To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the back to school clothing and footwear allowance will be paid to a person (details supplied) in County Laois; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19532/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The administrative arrangements for the 2011 back to school clothing and footwear allowance scheme differ from those that applied in previous years. For this year, the majority of back to school clothing and footwear allowance entitlements are fully automated with no application form required from customers. As the person in question was not one of the customers who received an automated payment, they are required to complete an application form that is available for download at www.welfare.ie or by texting "Form BTSCFA", followed by their name and address to 51909. Completed application forms should be returned to Department of Social Protection, PO Box 131, Letterkenny, County Donegal.