New Child Benefit Rates for Twins/Triplets
Child Benefit is paid at the monthly rate of €140 for the first and second child, €167 for the third child and €177 for the fourth and subsequent children.
Child Benefit for twins is payable at one and a half times the normal monthly rate for each child.
Example: Family with 4 children, 1st child + twins + 4th child
| 1st Child |
€140 |
| 2nd Child |
€210 (€140 + €70) |
| 3rd Child |
€250.50 (€167 + €83.50) |
| 4th Child |
€177 |
Child Benefit for triplets is paid at double the normal monthly rate for each child.
Example: Family with 4 children, 1st child + triplets
| 1st Child |
€140 |
| 2nd Child |
€280 (€140 x 2) |
| 3rd Child |
€334 (€167 x 2) |
| 4th Child |
€354 (€177 x 2 ) |