Home -> Parent Info -> Budget 2012 News for Parents It was announced in Budget 2012 that the rates of payments of child benefit will be standardised for all children. This change requires legislation and is not yet in effect. Child Benefit will be maintained at €140 per month for each of the first two children. The rates for the third and subsequent children will be standardised at €140 per child per month over the next two years. In 2012 the rate for the third child will be €148 and for the fourth and each subsequent child will be €160. (January 2012) The additional monthly payment for twins and triplets will be maintained but the grant of €635 paid at birth, at 4 years of age and at 12 years of age for these multiple births will cease. (January 2012) Home -> Parent Info -> Budget 2012 News for Parents You can see the Budget 2010 archive here
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Main Points on Childcare and for Parents
The ECCE, CCS and CETS childcare support schemes are to be maintained, with some adjustments in 2012. Click here for full details