Child Benefit calculator Ireland 2026
Child Benefit is a monthly payment for each child in your family. Enter the number of children to see what you get each month and each year.
The rate is €140 a month for each child, €210 for each twin and €280 for each child in triplets or more.
How it's calculated
- Each child counts at €140 a month.
- Twins are paid one and a half times the normal rate, so €210 each.
- Triplets and other multiple births are paid double, so €280 each.
- The yearly figure is the monthly total times 12.
An example
A family with one child and a pair of twins gets €140 + €210 + €210 = €560 a month, or €6,720 a year.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a payment when a baby is born?
Yes. A Newborn Baby Grant of €280 is paid with the first month of Child Benefit for children born on or after 1 December 2024.
Who pays Child Benefit?
The Department of Social Protection pays it each month.
Does it change every year?
The rate can change in each Budget. This calculator uses the rate in the Department's 2026 Rates of Payment booklet.
Key terms
- Multiple birth
- Twins, triplets or more born at the same time.
- Newborn Baby Grant
- A one-off payment with the first Child Benefit payment for a new baby.
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