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'We have a problem in this country with child poverty' - Child benefit payment 'welcomed' for 18-year-olds

Child benefit payments will be extended to include 18-year-olds who are still in full-time education from May 1st.   Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys will bring the proposals to Cabinet this morning.  Do all 18-year-olds need child benefit?  Andrea was joined by Suzanne Rogers, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and others to discuss...

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12.41 13 Feb 2024


'We have a problem in this country with child poverty' - Child benefit payment 'welcomed' for 18-year-olds


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12.41 13 Feb 2024


Child benefit payments will be extended to include 18-year-olds who are still in full-time education from May 1st.  

Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys will bring the proposals to Cabinet this morning. 

Do all 18-year-olds need child benefit? 

Andrea was joined by Suzanne Rogers, Research and policy analyst with Social Justice Ireland and others to discuss...


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