Over 5,000 families in Donegal will receive the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance next month.
Nationally €54 million will be distributed to over 114,000 families.
The rate of payment for 2025 is €160 for children aged 4 to 11, and €285 for children aged 12 years and over in second-level education.
The announcement has been welcomed by Minister of State Charlie McConalogue