Double child benefit payment is landing just in time for Christmas

The second of two double payments of child benefit will arrive into parents' bank accounts this week - just in time for the festive season. 

Two double payments, from the Department of Social Protection, were included in Budget 2025 as part of government measures to support families during this time of increased financial stress.

The first double payment was made on Tuesday, November 5 and the second will hit accounts this Tuesday.

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Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16.

You can also get Child Benefit for children aged 16, 17 and 18, only if your children are in full-time education or full-time training, or if they have a disability and cannot support themselves.

There is no tax deducted from these payments. 

It was also announced in Budget 2025 that a 'Newborn Baby Grant' of €280, in addition to the first month of Child Benefit, will be paid to children born on or after December 1.

Child Benefit is €140 a month for each child. It is a ‘universal’ payment. This means you can get it regardless of your income and social insurance (PRSI) record.

Child Benefit payments are made on the first Tuesday of every month.