A special grant of €635 was payable for multiple births. This grant was payable at birth and also at the childrens’ 4th and 12th birthdays. However, grants for multiple births are no longer paid from 1st January 2012.
Rate of Payment
If you have twins you get one and a half times the normal monthly rate for each child. If you have three or more children, Child Benefit is paid at double the normal monthly rate for each child, provided at least three of the children remain qualified.