Parents in Louth get surprise cash boost—Are You Eligible?

Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has today announced the payment of the first Newborn Baby Grants to ninety eight families in Louth this week.

Nationally, over 4,400 families will receive the grant for 4,522 children.

The Newborn Baby Grant applies to all children born on or after 1 December 2024 and who qualify for Child Benefit from birth. All of the parents have been advised of the payment of the new grant.

From March, eligible parents will receive the Newborn Baby Grant in addition to the first month’s Child Benefit payment.

In a full year it is expected that Newborn Baby Grants will be paid in respect of 54,000 children at a cost of €15 million.

Announcing the payment details, Minister Calleary commented:

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“I am delighted that this week will see the rolling out of the first of the Newborn Baby Grants that were announced as part of Budget 2025.

“This means that families of newborns will receive their Newborn Baby Grant payments today.

“These payments will help parents by putting extra money in their pockets at a joyful but costly time for families.”

The Newborn Baby Grant is paid automatically with the first month of Child Benefit payment. Parents of new babies do not need to apply for the grant as it will be automatically paid to families of newborns born on or after 1 December 2024.