More than 2,600 families in Galway recieved the Newborn Baby Grant in 2025 alongside their first month of child benefits.
The €280 grant was first introduced in Budget 2025, and over the course of the year, it was paid to approximately 49,000 families in respect of 50,000 newborns and newly-adopted children.
In Galway, the Newborn Baby Grant was paid to 2646 families for 2,693 children. This was the fourth highest number in the country after Dublin, Cork, and Kildare.
The Newborn Baby Grant is paid automatically with the first month of Child Benefit payment. Therefore, parents do not need to apply for the grant separately.
Commenting on the anniversary, Minister Calleary said, “This week, we celebrate the first anniversary of the Newborn Baby Grants, introduced as part of Budget 2025 and now supporting families across the country.”
“In just one year, these grants have reached tens of thousands of parents all over Ireland, helping families mark the arrival of their newest members.”
“At a joyful but costly time, these payments are making a real difference by giving parents a little extra support as they welcome their new babies.”
Child Benefit is paid on the first Tuesday of every month. The first payment is made the month after the child is born.
Twins are paid at one and a half times the standard monthly rate for each child, that is, €210 per month for each twin. All other multiple births are paid at double the standard monthly rate for each child, that is €280 per child.
The Newborn Baby Grant of €280 is paid in addition to the regular €140 Child Benefit payment in the first month.
- In the case of a single birth, a payment of €420 (the usual Child Benefit payment of €140 plus the new baby grant of €280)
- In the case of twins, a payment of €980 (the usual Child Benefit payment of €210 per child plus two new baby grants of €280 each).
- In the case of triplets, a payment of €1,680 (the usual Child Benefit payment of €280 per child plus two three new baby grants of €280 each).
