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Heather Humphreys reveals dates for Christmas bonus double social welfare and child benefit payments

Major financial support for over 1.38 million people announced in Budget 2025 includes increased Christmas Bonus and double payments for Child Benefit.

Cash boost: The 10 new social welfare hikes and tax cuts that will boost your bank account from January

Newborn children will receive a total of €420 in benefits, and mothers need not worry about missing out on these payments.

420 'baby boost' for parents of newborns and 15 weekly increase in maternity, paternity benefits in Budget 2025

The Green Party has settled for a €420 payment to support new parents, effective January 1.
New parents to benefit from increased allowances and one-time double payments in November and December.

New parents in line for 15-a-week boost, two 125 energy credits before Christmas and cigarettes to rise by 1 in Budget 2025

The Budget aims to significantly support new parents and enhance social welfare payments amidst rising living costs.

'A bit of support before Christmas is a big help' - says Heather Humphreys ahead of Tuesday's Budget

Child benefit is a priority, with focused measures planned to support families in the upcoming budget.

'Baby boost' 420 Child Benefit to be paid for babies born in December this year

The Budget announces a triple child benefit for babies born after January 1, 2025, ensuring December births also qualify for financial support.

Heather Humphreys reveals dates for Christmas bonus double social welfare and child benefit payments

Major financial support for over 1.38 million people announced in Budget 2025 includes increased Christmas Bonus and double payments for Child Benefit.

Cash boost: The 10 new social welfare hikes and tax cuts that will boost your bank account from January

Newborn children will receive a total of €420 in benefits, and mothers need not worry about missing out on these payments.

420 'baby boost' for parents of newborns and 15 weekly increase in maternity, paternity benefits in Budget 2025

The Green Party has settled for a €420 payment to support new parents, effective January 1.
New parents to benefit from increased allowances and one-time double payments in November and December.

New parents in line for 15-a-week boost, two 125 energy credits before Christmas and cigarettes to rise by 1 in Budget 2025

The Budget aims to significantly support new parents and enhance social welfare payments amidst rising living costs.

'A bit of support before Christmas is a big help' - says Heather Humphreys ahead of Tuesday's Budget

Child benefit is a priority, with focused measures planned to support families in the upcoming budget.

'Baby boost' 420 Child Benefit to be paid for babies born in December this year

The Budget announces a triple child benefit for babies born after January 1, 2025, ensuring December births also qualify for financial support.
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Lack of reform to child benefit bad news for single parents, says Martin Lewis

The child benefit system remains based on individual income, which experts argue is unfair to single-earner families.

Child benefit claims rise after income rule change

The rise in new child benefit claims in April reflects changes in eligibility due to income threshold adjustments.

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 aims to support families financially, costing €186m and benefiting 667,000 families.

Lack of reform to child benefit bad news for single parents, says Martin Lewis

The child benefit system remains based on individual income, which experts argue is unfair to single-earner families.

Child benefit claims rise after income rule change

The rise in new child benefit claims in April reflects changes in eligibility due to income threshold adjustments.

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 aims to support families financially, costing €186m and benefiting 667,000 families.
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'No one should end up in debt to have a child' - Green Party pushes for 'baby boost' payment for new parents in Budget 2025

The Green Party proposes a 'baby boost' payment to help new parents manage initial costs of raising a child before the upcoming general election.

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

The double child benefit payment provides €580 to families with two children, marking a significant financial move ahead of the upcoming election.

'No one should end up in debt to have a child' - Green Party pushes for 'baby boost' payment for new parents in Budget 2025

The Green Party proposes a 'baby boost' payment to help new parents manage initial costs of raising a child before the upcoming general election.

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

The double child benefit payment provides €580 to families with two children, marking a significant financial move ahead of the upcoming election.
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Dining across the divide: I think his opposition to child benefit came partly from a place where he doesn't have any kids'

The article explores personal interactions and political views of two men meeting over dinner, highlighting their perspectives on issues like child benefit.

Sharp rise in numbers claiming Child Benefit from outside State, countries of claimants revealed

Child Benefit payments were made for over 6,700 non-resident children, significantly rising from previous years.
Payments are under EU law, allowing benefits for children abroad if at least one parent contributes in Ireland.
#cost-of-living

Budget 2025 missed chance to lift thousands of children out of poverty, says ESRI

Inflation pressures persist, risking increased poverty among low-income and fixed-income households due to reduced cost-of-living measures.

Parents and children set to be big Budget winners as new supports for families planned

The Coalition's final budget will focus on welfare supports for families and reducing education costs before the upcoming election.

Parents and children set to be big Budget winners as new supports for families planned

The Coalition's final budget will focus on welfare supports for families and reducing education costs.

Parents and children expected to be big winners in Budget as Government plans new supports for families

Welfare supports for families and education costs will be emphasized in the Coalition's final budget before the upcoming general election.

Parents and children expected to be big winners in Budget as Government plans new supports for families

The Coalition's budget emphasizes welfare support for families and reducing education costs amid rising living expenses.

Abolishing the TV licence, an extra lump sum per child and other measures - Sinn Fein's family-focused giveaway budget proposals

Sinn Féin proposes increased child benefits and financial aid to families ahead of upcoming elections to challenge the ruling coalition's popularity.

Budget 2025 missed chance to lift thousands of children out of poverty, says ESRI

Inflation pressures persist, risking increased poverty among low-income and fixed-income households due to reduced cost-of-living measures.

Parents and children set to be big Budget winners as new supports for families planned

The Coalition's final budget will focus on welfare supports for families and reducing education costs before the upcoming election.

Parents and children set to be big Budget winners as new supports for families planned

The Coalition's final budget will focus on welfare supports for families and reducing education costs.

Parents and children expected to be big winners in Budget as Government plans new supports for families

Welfare supports for families and education costs will be emphasized in the Coalition's final budget before the upcoming general election.

Parents and children expected to be big winners in Budget as Government plans new supports for families

The Coalition's budget emphasizes welfare support for families and reducing education costs amid rising living expenses.

Abolishing the TV licence, an extra lump sum per child and other measures - Sinn Fein's family-focused giveaway budget proposals

Sinn Féin proposes increased child benefits and financial aid to families ahead of upcoming elections to challenge the ruling coalition's popularity.
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Budget 2025: 250 energy credit and double Child Benefit payment agreed to, while USC to be reduced again

The Coalition is prioritizing bonus payments as a strategy ahead of the upcoming general election.
Proposals under discussion include significant adjustments to the Universal Social Charge and housing support.

TSB customers hit by payment problems

TSB customers experienced payment issues, especially with salaries and child benefits, prompting the bank to work on a resolution and assure no excessive charges.
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Greens square up for fight with Coalition partners to keep 560 'baby boost' in Budget 2025

Government parties are hesitant to approve a quadruple child benefit payment due to affordability concerns and prioritization of child poverty.

Greens square up for fight with Coalition partners to keep 560 'baby boost' in Budget 2025

The proposed quadruple child benefit payment faces opposition from senior government figures due to budget constraints and concerns about its effectiveness in addressing child poverty.

Greens square up for fight with Coalition partners to keep 560 'baby boost' in Budget 2025

Government parties are hesitant to approve a quadruple child benefit payment due to affordability concerns and prioritization of child poverty.

Greens square up for fight with Coalition partners to keep 560 'baby boost' in Budget 2025

The proposed quadruple child benefit payment faces opposition from senior government figures due to budget constraints and concerns about its effectiveness in addressing child poverty.
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'No one should end up in debt to have a child' - Green Party pushes for 'baby boost' payment for new parents in Budget 2025

The Green Party proposes a 'baby boost' payment to support new parents in managing upfront costs associated with having a child.

HMRC issues warning to parents who could miss out on 1,331 amid deadline

Parents must act before the August 31 deadline to avoid losing child benefits for their children aged 16-19 continuing education.

Jeremy Hunt lifts child benefit charge threshold in Budget surprise

Threshold for high-income child benefit charge raised to 60,000, taper extended to 80,000
170,000 families to be exempt from child benefit charges due to threshold increase.

Important change to Child Benefit means claims should take just 10 minutes

Claiming Child Benefit can now be done online in 10 minutes and processed within three working days.
The revamp of the benefits system allows parents to apply for Child Benefit using their computers or mobile phones.
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