Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 302: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to back to school allowance. [22707/11]

Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 304: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person (details supplied) is not entitled to back to school allowance. [22747/11]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 302 and 304 together.

The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) scheme operates from the beginning of June until the end of September each year.

A BSCFA is not payable in respect of foster children. The financial support available to foster parents from the Department of Children & Youth Affairs includes assistance with the cost of clothing and footwear for the foster child.