Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
117. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of families that will benefit from the child benefit lump sum payment in June 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15185/23]
View answerChild Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age. Child Benefit can also be claimed for children aged 16 and 17, if they are in full-time education or full-time training or have a disability and cannot support themselves.
Claimants in receipt of Child Benefit will receive an additional payment of €100 in respect of each child in June 2023 which will benefit approximately 652,000 recipients in respect of over 1.2 million children at a cost of €122 million.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
