Marian Harkin
Question:875. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Social Protection the amounts of money paid as children’s allowance to Ukrainian refugees living in Ireland in 2022 and 2023 to date. [56681/23]
View answerWednesday, 17 January 2024
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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.
The following table outlines expenditure for Child Benefit in respect of customers who are living in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive for 2022 and 2023.
|
Scheme |
2022 |
2023 |
Total |
|
|
€m |
€m |
€m |
|
Child Benefit |
19.7 |
40. 7 |
60.4 |
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.