Ireland
Child Benefit (Sochar Leanaí) is payable to parents of children under 16 years of age, or 19 years if they are in full-time education. The payment is paid by the Department of Social Protection. The monthly payments are as follows:
| Number of children | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| One | €140 |
| Two | €280 |
| Three | €437 |
| Four | €674 |
| Five | €861 |
| Six | €1,048 |
| Seven | €1,235 |
| Eight | €1,422 |
Multiple births are a special case. In the event of twins, 150% of the monthly payment is paid for each child. Triplets, or more, are paid the double (200%) rate each; provided that all of them remain qualified (i.e. stay in further education until 19). In addition, a special 'once-off' grant of €635 is paid on all multiple births. Further 'once-off' grants of €635 are paid when the children are 4 and 12 years old respectively.
Fraudulent claims of Child Benefit are treated very seriously, and can result in 3 years imprisonment or fines of up to €12,697.38.
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