The Child Support Payment you were getting: €58 a week for each child under 12 and €78 from 12, for up to 4 children. From January 2027 it's €64 and €84. You get half in the second year.

Does it count against Working Family Payment?

No. You can get both, and the dividend isn't counted as income for Working Family Payment. It isn't taxed either.

What if I lose the job?

It stops if you go back on a main welfare payment. If you find another job, it can restart, up to 2 times.

Work and social welfare

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The Child Support Payment you keep for 2 years when you leave a welfare payment for work.

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Common questions

How much is it?: The Child Support Payment you were getting: €58 a week for each child under 12 and €78 from 12, for up to 4 children. From January 2027 it's €64 and €84. You get half in the second year.
Does it count against Working Family Payment?: No. You can get both, and the dividend isn't counted as income for Working Family Payment. It isn't taxed either.
What if I lose the job?: It stops if you go back on a main welfare payment. If you find another job, it can restart, up to 2 times.

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