Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 May 2014
448. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if arrears of child benefit will be paid in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23006/14]
View answerChild benefit is paid up to and including the month of a child’s 16th birthday and continues to the month of the 18th birthday, provided the child is in full-time education. In order for payment to continue after the age of 16, it is necessary for the school to certify that the child is in full-time education and will be until the age of 18.
In the case of the person concerned, a completed application form was received and child benefit was awarded to July 2013, the month of the 18th birthday. Child benefit is not paid after the month of the 18th birthday even if the child remains in full-time education.
