Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 May 2026
681. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost in 2027 if the child support payment increased to €91 per week for children aged over 12 years-of-age and increased to €63 per week for children aged under 12 years-of-age. [37272/26]
View answerThe estimated full year cost of increasing the Child Support Payment for children aged 12 and over by €13, from €78 to €91, is €80.2 million.
The estimated full year cost of increasing the Child Support Payment for children under 12 by €5, from €58 to €63, is €43.9 million.
These costings are based on the number of beneficiaries at the end of March 2026, and are subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the number of beneficiaries.
