Hop to Hungary leaves Simon Harris's election call up in the air as double child benefit payments hit bank accounts

The unprecedented double child benefit payment of €580 for families with two kids comes at a cost of €186m and is intended to ease financial pressures.

Critics have labeled the double payment as untargeted, arguing that its timing, just before elections, raises concerns about the motivations behind the decision.

Taoiseach Simon Harris highlights the significance of the week for child benefit payments, as the general election date approaches and affects political strategies.

The double-double payment structure, combining November and December distributions, is a first-time occurrence, indicating an adaptability in government fiscal policy.

Read at Irish Independent