4 d. ago The Social Democrats want the state to invest €120m in modular home 'factories'

A minimum wage increase, a second tier of child benefit and a billion-euro enegry fund were also part of the party’s alternative budget.

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1 week ago Budget 2026: Norma Foley to consider relief proposals for parents paying highest creche fees

Increase in child benefit of between €4-€8 weekly also on the table

Politics

2 w. ago Measures 'equivalent' to second tier of child benefit to feature in budget, says Taoiseach

Micheál Martin suggested a specific second tier of child benefit payment will not feature in next month’s budget – but there will be “measures” to support low-income families.

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3 w. ago Second tier of child benefit will not be introduced in next month's budget, says Minister

Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary said he is confident the proposal to introduce a second tier will be brought before government ahead of Budget ’27.

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3 w. ago Taoiseach ‘working on’ scheme similar to second tier of child benefit

The Taoiseach has signalled there will be ‘something’ similar to a second tier of child benefit in the Budget.

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3 w. ago Taoiseach confirms budget will include some form of a second tier in child benefit

Martin said government will devise a ‘new system’ that will benefit families in need.

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3 w. ago Budget 2026: Taoiseach confirms some form of a second tier in child benefit will be rolled out

Martin said government will devise a ‘new system’ that will benefit families in need.

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3 w. ago What will Budget 2026 have to help young families? From income tax to childcare

Energy credits and double child benefit weeks are gone - but the Government will try to soften the blow

Society

3 w. ago Should the government introduce a second tier of child benefit?

Researchers a second tier of child benefit would cost an estimated €772m.

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