Seán Ó Fearghaíl
Ceist:158. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of newborn baby grants that have been made to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50694/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 25 September 2025
Ceisteanna (158)
Freagraí scríofa
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 02/09/2025, the grant has been paid to 32,367 Department of Social Protection customers in respect of 32,906 children.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.