Double child benefit

[Browneyedgirl4]

Is this planned for Xmas 24 or Xmas 25?

 

[ClubMan]

Nothing is actually planned until the budget measures are officially announced but...

Parents getting double child benefit 'lump sum' payment Budget bonus

Payment increases and double lump sums could be on the way

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Reports suggest that the Child Benefit scheme will be included in both the one-time payments in October and the Christmas bonus due in December, leading to an extra €280 before the year's end.

 

[Leo]

As above but the speculation is this along with another energy credit will be payable in 2024, there's an election coming.....

 

[ClubMan]

Budget 2025: Here's what we know so far

The Budget for 2025 will be announced tomorrow after the coalition leaders meet to finalise it this evening. Here's what we know will be included so far.

www.rte.ie

It is expected there will be two double child benefit payments before Christmas. Child benefit is paid at €140 for one child, €280 for two and €420 for three. Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys says she favours double payments over an increase in the basic rate of child benefit.

Budget set to include two double child benefit payments

Two double child benefit payments before Christmas look set to be announced in the Budget following Government talks.

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