Aisling Dempsey
Question:29. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Social Protection for an update on plans for a targeted second-tier child benefit payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14957/26]
View answerThursday, 26 February 2026
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The Programme for Government includes the commitment to explore a targeted child benefit payment and examine the interaction this would have with existing targeted supports like the Working Family and Child Support Payments.
Officials in my Department are working on this commitment with a view to bringing forward a proposal for public consultation later this year.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.