March 2008 – Brady welcomes increase in childcare benefits

Kildare North, Fianna Fail T.D., Áine Brady has reminded families that the increase in childcare benefits announced in the 2008 Budget last December are due to be implemented from April 2008.

"Budget 2008 saw Child Benefit rates increase by €6 per month for each of the first and second qualifying children to €166 per month, and by €8 per month for each subsequent qualifying child, to €203 per month."

"The early Childcare Supplement, payable in respect of all children under 6, will increase by €100 - bringing the payment to €1100 every year for every child under 6."

"The increases in child benefit combined with the early childcare supplement means parents of 2 children under the age of 6 will receive direct payments of €6,148 in 2008 that equates to over €118 per week."

"Child Benefit is payable to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age, or under 19 years of age if the child is in full-time education, FÁS, Youthreach training Youth or has a disability."

"These increases which come into effect in April will give a welcome financial boost to young families," concluded Deputy Brady.

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