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Ireland Rules Out Child Benefit Hike as Budget Focus Shifts to Targeted Supports

Ireland Rules Out Child Benefit Hike as Budget Focus Shifts to Targeted Supports

Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary signaled that an increase to child benefit is unlikely, emphasizing targeted measures instead. Supports for pensioners are expected to focus on schemes such as the living alone allowance and the fuel allowance.

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Budget 2027: Increase to child benefit all but ruled out