Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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259. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding a child benefit payment for a child (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [63104/22]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age. Child Benefit can also be claimed for children aged 16 and 17 if they are in full-time education or full-time training or have a disability and cannot support themselves.

Child benefit has been awarded to the named person with effect from August 2022. Payment, including arrears, will issue via the nominated payment method on 20th December 2022.

I trust this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.