Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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58. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if persons (details supplied) in County Kildare qualify for the back to school allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26866/15]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Department will make automatic payments of back to school clothing and footwear allowance (BSCFA) to approximately 106,000 people week ending 17 July 2015.

The person referred to by the Deputy is not among the group of customers selected for automatic payment so they will have to complete an application form. An application form has been sent to the person concerned that should be completed and returned to the Social Welfare Services office in Sligo along with the necessary supporting documentation. On receipt of the application, the person’s entitlement to BSCFA will be examined.