Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 July 2022
347. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection the estimated cost of expanding child benefit to 18-year-olds in full-time education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38380/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated cost of extending Child Benefit to 18-year olds in secondary school is €61.5m.
This costing is based on the estimated school enrolment numbers and is subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revisions.
Any extension of Child Benefit would need to be considered in an overall budgetary and policy context.
