Children’s allowance to remain unchanged in Budget as Coalition opts for targeted supports for families

The Irish Coalition government has decided to keep the children’s allowance unchanged in the upcoming Budget, opting instead to focus on targeted supports for families. Authorities are currently considering the implementation of a 'second-tier' payment system to assist households.

Simultaneously, pensioners have been cautioned that they should not anticipate increases of the same magnitude as last year's €10 rise in the upcoming financial package.