Social Welfare Benefits
Dail Éireann — 2025-06-19
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Barry Heneghan (IND), Dublin Bay North

Will the Minister provide an update on the Department's consideration of a second-tier child benefit scheme? Research by the Economic and Social Research Institute, ESRI, and Social Justice Ireland shows that a growing number of families are experiencing real deprivation despite being just above the income thresholds for most supports. A targeted measure like this could be transformative. Is it being actively considered by the Department?

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Sitting date: 2025-06-19