Niamh Smyth
Question:497. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on a child benefit application (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [55164/23]
View answerTuesday, 12 December 2023
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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.
A Child Benefit application was received from the person concerned on 8 November 2023. As one of the parents is employed in the United Kingdom, the claim will have to be decided under the Convention of Social Security between the government of Ireland and the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Additional information is required in this case. On return of this information, the application will be processed and a decision will be made on the claim.
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
Question No. 498 answered with Question No. 473.