CASH-STRAPPED parents
in Inishowen will be glad to know there is a book
grant available to relieve the financial burden of
sending their children back to school.
The grant is for families who are experiencing
hardship as a result of unemployment, ill health or
other circumstances.
Donegal North East T.D., Deputy Niall Blaney
welcomed the measures.
“This scheme under the Department of Education and
Science is designed to help families who may feel
the pinch as school resumes in September,” said
Deputy Blaney.
“There are a lot of expenses associated with
returning to school and that is why this scheme and
the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
are particularly helpful to parents at this time of
year."
More than 250,000 students in primary and post
primary schools around the country will benefit from
the latest round of education grants.
“We know that where school book rental schemes are
in operation, that as well as relieving the
financial burden on families, it has a positive
impact on a child’s educational experience.”
Deputy Blaney also encouraged parents to avail of
the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
advertised by the Department of Social and Family
Affairs from yesterday.
Under the scheme, parents receive €180 for each
eligible child aged between 2 years and 11 years and
€285 for each child aged between 12 and 22 years.
“This grant is designed to help people depending on
certain social welfare and Health Service Executive
payments, or taking part in approved employment
schemes or training courses," he added. |
