Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 April 2026
54. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide an update on the number of families who have availed of the newborn baby grant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31314/26]
View answerChild 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 21/04/2026, the grant has been paid to 65,046 customers in respect of 66,329 children.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
