Surprise social welfare change benefitting thousands set to happen this week
An unexpected, yet pleasant surprise Thousands of people on social welfare are set for a rather unexpected, yet pleasant change this week. Thousands of social welfare recipients across Ireland will see several payments arrive earlier than usual ahead of the upcoming October bank holiday. Monday, October 27, is Ireland’s next public holiday, meaning that many […]
10 months ago
Government confirms increase to Child Support Payments after axing two-tier payment plan
Sinn Féin warns hard-hit families got ‘no relief’ Families receiving the Working Family Payment have qualified for another social welfare boost, and the payment date has been confirmed. In yesterday’s Budget announcement, Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary said he was introducing “over €320 million in targeted measures to alleviate child poverty”. He went on to […]
11 months ago
Government considering €50 increase in Child Benefit rate
The child benefit payment is set to be increased Budget 2026 won’t be rolled out until the autumn, but there are reports already emerging about potential changes. The Irish government is reportedly considering increasing the child benefit payment. According to reports, ministers are already making their pre-budget submissions. Social Justice Ireland has recommended a €50 […]
1 year ago
Plans to increase child benefit for those with three or more children
Sources said the increased child benefit plan is to tackle Ireland’s birth rate Budget talks now include a new plan for increased child benefits for families with three or more children. The Government is considering introducing a top-up child benefit rate for the third and subsequent children. The aim of the payment is to encourage […]
1 year ago
Taoiseach Micheál Martin gives update on 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
Extra Child Benefit would take 55,000 children out of poverty
There are calls to increase Child Benefit payments for ‘poorer families’ A new report by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that increasing child benefit payments would help lift 55,000 children out of poverty. According to the new report, increasing payments by an average of €285 a month would help tackle child poverty. […]
1 year ago