Leo Varadkar raises Back To School Allowance

Leo Varadkar has announced a 25% increase in the Back To School Allowance in one of his last actions as Social Protection Minister.

Leo Varadkar raises Back To School Allowance

Leo Varadkar has announced a 25% increase in the Back To School Allowance in one of his last actions as Social Protection Minister.

For Primary School children the allowance rises to €125 and for children over 12 it rises to €250.

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