Over 20 thousand Cork school kids will benefit from the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance this week.
The once-off payment, provided to eligible families, will be put towards the cost of school clothing and footwear for the upcoming school term.
Over 126,000 families across Ireland will benefit from the scheme - including 11 thousand eight hundred and forty two families in the city and county.
€160 will be paid in respect of children aged 4-11 years old and €285 will be paid in respect of children over 12 years and in second level education.
