PQ 540
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]
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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]
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