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Child Benefit to be given to 18-year-olds' parents

It is set to benefit families in respect of around 60,000 18-year-olds up until their 19th birthday.
James Wilson
James Wilson

06.33 13 Feb 2024


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Child Benefit to be given to 18-year-olds' parents

James Wilson
James Wilson

06.33 13 Feb 2024


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Child Benefit is to be extended to many 18-year-olds' families from May 1st.

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys will bring the proposals to Cabinet this morning, and it will impact 18-year-olds in full time education or who have a disability.

It is set to benefit families in respect of around 60,000 18-year-olds up until their 19th birthday.

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It had been initially planned to be introduced from September 2024.

However it is understood Minister Humphreys will tell Cabinet today that the Department is now in a position to implement the measure from May 1st.

Child Benefit is currently set at €140 a month per child and paid on the first Tuesday of every month.

It is a universal payment, which means every parent is entitled to it regardless of their income.

Parents of twins receive one and a half times the normal monthly rate for each child and parents of triplets get double the typical rate.

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