Government agencies and political parties endorsed a child benefit proposal, with costs estimated by ESRI.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 1

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Department of Finance Leo Varadkar Fianna Fáil Fine Gael

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Part of

Government implements legislative amendments and system upgrades, raising monthly benefits for children and pensioners.

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The entities involved

Department of Finance
government department in Northern Ireland

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Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach from 2017 to 2020, and from 2022 to 2024.

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Fianna Fáil
Irish political party
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Fine Gael
Irish political party
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Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Jan 1irishtimes.com