Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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258. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) qualifies for child benefit in respect of their child; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2211/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Child benefit is payable to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age. Benefit continues to be payable up to 18 years of age if the child is in full-time education, full-time training, or has a disability and is unable to support themselves. Attendance in full-time education must be certified by the relevant institution.

The person concerned last received payment in respect of the child in question in June 2018, in accordance with the last certificate received. A form was issued on the 7th of August 2018, for the purpose of applying for extended payment up to the child's 18th birthday. No response has been received from the person concerned to date.

A duplicate form has been issued, which must be certified by the relevant institution. On receipt of the completed form, a decision will be made on the claim and the person concerned will be informed of the outcome.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.