18-year-olds in education or with disabilities now eligible for Child Benefit, affecting around 60,000 children; extended four months ahead of schedule.
Child Benefit has been extended to 18-year-olds in full-time education or with disabilities, affecting around 60,000 children. This was a priority for Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys, who secured agreement for the extension in Budget 2024, and it will benefit thousands of families across the country. This change has been implemented four months earlier than initially planned.
May 09, 2024
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