Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2026
41. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people who received the newborn baby grant in County Cork in 2025, and so far in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2684/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraChild 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 to customers in respect of 50,951 children.
The new-born baby grant has been paid to 5,480 parents in Cork in 2025 and 211 parents in 2026.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
