An additional child benefit payment, an energy rebate and a fuel allowance sum will likely feature in the upcoming cost of living package.
The government is expected to sign off on plans for the double child benefit payment. Similar child friendly measures have recently come into effect, including a reduction on childcare costs introduced at the beginning of this year.
However, the rollout of double child benefit would likely cost €200 million to implement. It is likely that other supports would have to be scrapped in order to support this measure.
