The Children’s Allowance supplement will increase by an additional €250 per child, regardless of the family’s income.
Government will also introduce another measure to allow families to qualify for improved child allowance rates. In the calculation of the allowance rate, both the amount of social security contributions paid from the parents’ income and the amount of income tax paid will be disregarded.
This is estimated to cost around €16.5 million and will benefit approximately 42,000 families with 63,000 children.
Further Improvements to the In-Work Benefit
The same principles whereby not only the amount of social security contributions paid from the parents’ income but also the amount of income tax paid will be disregarded, will also be applied in calculating the rates for the In-Work Benefit.
This change will impact approximately 25,000 families with around 40,000 children under 23 years old.
Special Allowance for Those Continuing Education Beyond Compulsory Age
Parents whose children continue with their post-secondary education began receiving a special allowance of €500 this year to support them in their children’s educational journey. The allowance is paid for three years to students attending both state and private schools.
In 2025, approximately 10,500 families will receive the second payment, while parents of children starting their post-secondary education this month will receive the first payment.
Increase in Birth and Adoption Bonus
Four years ago, a bonus to support families with a new child or adoption was introduced. In 2024, the bonus rate was raised to €500 for the first child and €1,000 for the second new child in the family. To further support families, this bonus will be increased by an additional €500, bringing it to €1,500 for the third child or more in the family.
Increase in Marriage Grant
The grant that both spouses receive upon marriage or entering into a civil union will be increased by nearly €170, reaching €500 per person, totalling €1,000 per couple.
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