Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Question:43. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of newborn baby grants made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2592/26]
View answerThursday, 15 January 2026
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Child Benefit becomes payable in respect of newborn babies in the month after their birth, subject to the qualifying conditions.
As part of Budget 2025, a new-born baby grant of €280 was introduced. This is paid to families of babies born, or children with a date of placement, on or after 1 December 2024 in addition to their regular first month’s Child Benefit payment of €140.
Since implementation to 06/01/2026, the grant has been paid to 50,102 customers in respect of 50,951 children.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.