513. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance will be means-tested with regard to foster care families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35495/25]
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540. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection to consider removing the means test as a qualifying criteria for foster carers to access the back-to-school allowance, given the unique circumstances of the children they care for; the annual cost for all children in care to receive this allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36007/25]
274. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Social Protection if his attention has been drawn to the plight of foster parents’ difficulties in qualifying for back to school clothing and footwear allowance for foster children due to means test being applied for assessment (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35020/25]
276. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will remove the means assessment for foster children when applying for the back-to-school clothing and footwear grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35066/25]
557. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated full year cost if the back-to-school clothing and footwear allowance increased to €170 for children aged between 4-11 years old and €305 for children aged over 12. [33522/25]