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flag Ireland's Children’s Committee says Budget 2026 fails to fix child poverty despite modest benefit increases.

flag Ireland's Children’s Committee has criticized Budget 2026 for not effectively tackling child poverty, despite government claims of prioritizing vulnerable groups. flag While the Child Support Payment increased by €16 weekly for children aged 12 and over and €8 for younger children, along with a €10 rise in core social welfare payments, advocates say the changes fall short of addressing systemic issues. flag Critics, including Social Justice Ireland, argue the budget lacks long-term strategy and meaningful support for low-income families beyond existing payments. flag A committee meeting will examine root causes of child poverty, including housing, food, and healthcare insecurity, with input from advocacy groups and live public streaming.

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