Budget 2026: Second targeted child benefit payment 'not off the table'
Within the 2025 programme for government, there are commitments to 'explore a targeted child benefit payment', Taoiseach Micheál Martin said.
The introduction of a second, targeted child benefit payment is “not off the table” for Budget 2026, the Taoiseach has said.
Micheál Martin said consideration was being given towards the introduction of a second-tier of child benefit.
