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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025

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Tuesday, 8 July 2025

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Mark Wall

Question:

572. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Social Protection the cost of increasing child benefit by €1. [37456/25]

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Minister for Social Protection

The estimated annual cost of increasing Child Benefit by €1, from €140 to €141 per month, is €15.32 million.

This costing is based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2025, and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients.

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