Child Benefit has been cut in the 2010 budget. For the first two children, the rate has been cut from €166 a month to €150 for each child. If you have more than 2 children, the amount you receive for the additional kids has been cut from €203 to €187.
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It was expected that Child Benefit would be made taxable in this budget, but the Minister of Finance Quoted legal considerations in not implementing it in that fashion.
very very helpful,thanks damian
I’m confused. People are telling me that because I receive One Parent Family my Child Benefit shouldn’t have been cut and that you can claim it back? How do I do this if the information is in fact correct..Many thanks.
Hi Barbara,
The Qualified child rate for all social welfare payments will be increased by €3.80 per week which makes up for this drop.