Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Child Benefit is a monthly payment made to families with children up to the age of 16 years. Currently, the payment continues to be paid in respect of children until their 18th birthday who are in full-time education, or who have a disability.

From May 1st, Child Benefit will be paid to anyone who is 18 and in full-time education (including 3rd level), or who has a disability, up until their 19th birthday.

Child Benefit is a payment made to the parent with whom a child resides most of the time. The person concerned is not currently in receipt of Child Benefit and further investigation is required to establish who the qualified person is for payment of Child Benefit.

When a decision is made, it will be communicated to the person concerned and if a positive decision is made, arrears will issue.

I trust that this helps clarify the position.