The weekly rates through two schemes and the parents' benefit will rise to €289, part of a Budget initiative to support new parents.
Two double Child Benefit payments will be issued in November and December, signaling the government's commitment to easing financial pressures on families.
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys advocated for a €15 increase in welfare payments, though coalition leaders opted for a €12 raise instead.
The introduction of free hormone replacement therapy could save women between €360 and €840 yearly, marking a significant advancement in women's healthcare.
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