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Back to school allowance eligible?

  • 14-08-2014 10:45am
    #1
    lukesmom
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    Hi my husband gets a social welfare cheque payment by cheque every week through the casual work scheme. He leaves in the dockets signed by his employer every week. Would we be entitled to the back to school clothing and footwear allowance? He is the only person in the home working and we have 3 children, two of which are in the 4-18 qualifying age bracket. Thanks, I texted to receive the form and got a reply saying it would be sent within 5 days. Just wondering if casual workers are eligible. Thanks


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  • #2
    eastbono
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    He can apply. It will be means tested. http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Back-to-School-Clothing-and-Footwear-Allowance.aspx


  • #3
    Karen23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,871 ✭✭✭Karen23


    It's means tested but I qualified and I leave in the same dockets as your Husband.


  • #4
    lukesmom
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    Karen23 wrote: »
    It's means tested but I qualified and I leave in the same dockets as your Husband.

    Thanks a lot.


  • #5
    Karen23
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    The income limit for a married couple with three children is €623.20


  • #6
    lukesmom
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    Karen23 wrote: »
    The income limit for a married couple with three children is €623.20

    We sent the form back yesterday with proof of casual worker cheque he gets from social welfare. I assume this is what you sent?


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  • #7
    eastbono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭eastbono


    I think you will also need to send in payslips. BSCFA section can see what he is getting on his casual claim.


  • #8
    Karen23
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    Yes, I had to send a payslip along with the cheque receipt to prove we were under the income limit


  • #9
    lukesmom
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    Ah no never sent in a payslip :(


  • #10
    Karen23
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    Give them a ring tomorrow and let them know and ask can you send it on. I'm sure it will be ok.


  • #11
    lukesmom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,400 ✭✭✭lukesmom


    Karen23 wrote: »
    Give them a ring tomorrow and let them know and ask can you send it on. I'm sure it will be ok.

    Will do this thanks


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