Micheál Martin gives update on increasing child benefit in Budget 2026
This follows the recent report proposing a two-tier child benefit system Taoiseach Micheál Martin has given an update on the possibility of increasing child benefit payments in Ireland. He spoke about the child poverty rate in Ireland at the National Economic Dialogue on June 16th: “In the Programme for Government, we said that child poverty […]
1 year ago
‘Significant’ changes to the Child Benefit scheme set to take effect next week
The changes to Child Benefit will take effect next week Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has provided clarity on significant changes to the Child Benefit scheme set to take effect next week. Starting from May 1st, the monthly payment will be extended to include people under the age of 19 who are either in full-time education […]
2 years ago