Number eligible for school clothing allowance doubles

THE number of school children qualifying for this year’s clothing and footwear allowance has doubled in just four years.

Number eligible for school clothing allowance doubles

The Government will spend €82 million this year on the allowance to 310,000 children.

The number of children qualifying has increased by almost 100% over the past number of years, rising from 161,000 in 2006.

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