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Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary (Photo by Thierry Monasse\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Child Support Payment, formerly known as Increase for a Qualified Child, is also on the rise. The full weekly rate for children under 12 will jump from \u20ac50 to \u20ac58, while the half rate will increase from \u20ac25 to \u20ac29.<\/p>\n
For children aged 12 and over, the full rate will climb from \u20ac62 to \u20ac78 per week, with the half rate rising from \u20ac31 to \u20ac39.<\/p>\n
The weekly rate for the Fuel Allowance is set to see a rise, increasing from \u20ac33 to \u20ac38.<\/p>\n
However, several social welfare schemes have been entirely left out of these increases.<\/p>\n
The current weekly rate for the Living Alone Increase stands at \u20ac22 and this will remain unchanged in 2026.<\/p>\n
People living on islands often face additional costs travelling to the mainland to access services. They may be eligible for the Island Increase (specified offshore islands).<\/p>\n
In 2025, the weekly rate is \u20ac20 and this has remained constant since January 2021.<\/p>\n
The Bereaved Parent Grant, a one-time payment of \u20ac8,000, can be directly deposited into your account at a financial institution. The rate will remain the same next year.<\/p>\n
Child Benefit, a monthly payment made to qualifying parents or guardians, is currently valued at \u20ac140 a month and will maintain the same rate in 2026.<\/p>\n
The Carer’s Support Grant, paid annually to carers by the Department of Social Protection, is worth \u20ac2,000 per year and will remain the same next year.<\/p>\n
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Not everyone will be entitled to receive a weekly payment increase of up to \u20ac10 in the next few weeks, however, the full list of those that will has been confirmed<\/p>\n