The new school year for 2019- 2020 won’t start until the end of August 2019 – but the Back to School Allowance payments are due to be made during the week beginning 8th July 2019.
The Department of Social Protection pays the Back to School Allowance payment automatically to most families that qualify.
Anyone that does qualify automatically should get a letter during June 2019 stating when and how your Allowance will be paid.
If you don’t get a letter – you will need to apply .
Full details in the link below.....
http://www.moneyguideireland.com/back-school-allowance-increases.html