Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 March 2015
200. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the amount and likely duration of child benefit payment in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12854/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned is currently in receipt of child benefit for her two children at the rate of €135.00 per child per month.
Child benefit is paid up to and including the month of a child's 18th birthday provided the child is in full-time education. It is not payable after the month of the 18th birthday even if the child remains in full-time education. As one of her children reached the age of 18 on 12/03/2015 payment in respect of this child ceases with the March payment.
Payment in respect of her other child will continue automatically up to and including the month of his 16th birthday, provided that she continues to satisfy the qualifying conditions of the scheme. If the child continues in full time education child benefit is paid up to and including the month of a child's 18th birthday.
