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.

The person concerned has had their Child Benefit entitlement reviewed following receipt of information relating to relocation.

The person concerned remains subject to Irish Social Insurance as they are a posted worker, working in the Irish Civil Service. Her spouse is employed in Belgium, for an Irish employer. A Portable Document A1 is required for him to remain subject to Irish Social Insurance for the period of the posting.

The person concerned has been advised that her spouse’s employer should apply to The Department’s Special Collections Unit for an A1 Portable Document. This can be done online through the Department’s Welfare Partner’s portal.

On receipt of the Portable A1 Document, we can establish if Ireland is the competent state for payment of Family Benefits and a decision will be made.

I trust this helps to clarify the position for the Deputy.