Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2023
366. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Social Protection if a child who has turned 18-years-old since May of this year, but will be in full-time education in 2024, will be entitled to the extension to the child benefit payment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45088/23]
View answerChild 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, full-time training or have a disability and cannot support themselves.
The extension of Child Benefit to 18-year-olds in full-time education is a significant change to the Child Benefit payment which will require significant technical and operational changes before implementation. For this reason, the change will take effect from September 2024. Where a child in full-time education turns 18 in the meantime, they will be covered by the extension from September 2024 until they turn 19.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
