There have been major increases in the level of child benefit under this Government. Next year will see a further increase of €6 to bring the rate for the first and second child to €131.60 per month. The rate for third and subsequent children will increase by €8 to €165.30 per month. Further measures which will be announced by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs are set out in the summary of budget measures. A total of €25 million is being provided to support persons with intellectual, physical or sensory disabilities. This funding will be used to provide additional emergency residential placements, extra day services – especially for school leavers – and to enhance health support services for children.