Thousands of families across the country have started to get their double child benefit this week. As part of the cost of living crisis, this month’s payment will be €480 instead of the usual €240. One woman in today’s papers is saying that since she would probably just spend it on extra Christmas presents, she plans to give the extra money to someone who needs it more.

Claire McKenna was joined by Louise Bayliss, Spokesperson for SPARK (Single Parents Acting for the Rights of Kids) and Fergus Finlay, Former CEO of Barnardos and Columnist with the Irish Examiner to discuss…