Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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137. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection when the backdated increase in child benefit to the qualified child will be paid to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33115/23]

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.

A cost of living bonus of €100 per child was paid in June 2023 as part of the Government's commitment to supporting families.

The bonus was paid to the customer concerned with the June Child Benefit payment. A total payment of €960 issued to her financial institution on 6 June 2023.

I trust this helps clarify the matter for the deputy.