Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2024
103. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Social Protection if a decision has been made on an application for child benefit by a person in County Kerry (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18182/24]
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 or full-time training or have a disability and cannot support themselves.
From May 2024, new legislation allows the payment to continue in respect of children until their 19th birthday while they are in full-time education, or who have a disability that prevents them from attending such education.
The person concerned applied for Child Benefit in June 2023. This claim was disallowed as she did not satisfy the Habitual Residence condition. The person concerned requested a review of this decision. In July 2023, a review of this decision was carried out and the decision was upheld. The person concerned was advised of their right to appeal to the Social Welfare Appeals office within 21 days of the decision letter. The decision has not been appealed.
A new claim may be submitted at any time and a decision will issue to the person concerned.
I trust this clarifies the position for the deputy.
