New parents in Kilkenny to receive Newborn Baby Grant today

The first of the Newborn Baby Grant payments are expected to be made today, with over 4,400 families due to receive the payment for 4,522 children. 

The €280 grant will be payable with the first month of Child Benefit, and applies to all children born on or after 1st December 2024 and who qualify for Child Benefit. All of the parents have been advised of the payment of the new grant.

In a full year it is expected that Newborn Baby Grants will be paid in respect of 54,000 children at a cost of €15 million.

Welcoming the news, Carlow-Kilkenny TD John McGuinness said, “this is a step in the right direction and very positive news for young families throughout the country.

"From March, eligible parents will receive the Newborn Baby Grant in addition to the first month’s Child Benefit payment.

“The Newborn Baby Grant is paid automatically with the first month of Child Benefit payment. Parents of new babies do not need to apply for the grant as it will be automatically paid to families of newborns born on or after the 1st December 2024,” said Deputy McGuinness

Announcing the payment details, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary commented:

“I am delighted that this week will see the rolling out of the first of the Newborn Baby Grants that were announced as part of Budget 2025.

“This means that families of newborns will receive their Newborn Baby Grant payments today.

“These payments will help parents by putting extra money in their pockets at a joyful but costly time for families.”