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	The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is still open for applications until the end of September.</p>
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		&ldquo;The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BTSCFA) helps families meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for children going to school,&rdquo; said FG councillor, James Daly. &ldquo;The payment rates for the 2013 scheme are &euro;100 in respect of children aged 4 to 11 on September 30, and &euro;200 for children aged 12 to 22.&rdquo;</p>
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		Cllr Daly advised anyone who may be eligible not to delay, as it could take several weeks to process an application.</p>
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		Applications are available in all social welfare local offices and online at www.welfare.ie.</p>
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		<a href="http://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/local/back-to-school-allowances-now-available-1-5427178">http://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/local/back-to-school-allowances-now-available-1-5427178</a></p>
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