Social Welfare: Changes to Child Benefit payment to take effect from May
The measure is expected to benefit around 60,000 children every year Legislation to extend the child benefit payment has been passed. The payment will be extended for all dependent offspring that are 18 years old and in full-time education, or have a disability, up until their 19th birthday. This measure was flagged as part of Budget 2024 and […]
2 years ago
Child benefit to be introduced for 18-year-olds in full-time education
Plans to extend child benefits have been brought forward, according to reports. The child benefit payment is being extended for all dependent offspring under the age of 19 who are in full-time education or have a disability from May. This measure is being proposed by Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys, who estimates it will […]
2 years ago
Social welfare: Date announced for double Child Benefit payment and how to claim
The date for the double Child Benefit payment has been confirmed and it’s just around the corner. Around 650,000 families will receive the double Child Benefit following the government’s announcement of Budget 2024’s cost of living package. A number of groups will benefit from lump sums and double bonuses over the next few weeks, with […]
3 years ago
Calls are being made for a €50 increase for Child Benefit in Budget 2024
“Child benefit is a key route to tackling child poverty” As we await official confirmation from the government on details of Budget 2024 on October 10th, an organisation has put forward suggestions on measures they feel need to be included. One of those recommendations is that parents receive an additional €50 in the Child Benefit […]
3 years ago
Minister Heather Humphreys confirms annual grant for carers
An annual grant for carers and their families nationwide has been announced. This means that 125,000 carers and their families will now receive an annual grant of €1,850 in added support. This is part of a €260m package created to recognise the work that carers put in every day. Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, […]
3 years ago
One free hot meal a day should be provided to every school child according to new report
Free meals to all school children is “long overdue” A Government-commissioned evaluation of the country’s school meals scheme has recommended that every student should receive one free hot meal a day in school. In a proposal that has the backing of Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, the study said the measure should be in […]
3 years ago