Child Benefit — Support for Ukrainian Children in Ireland
free · за кордономState payment for children from the Irish Government for Ukrainian children living in Ireland with temporary protection. €140 per month per child under 16, or under 19 if the child is in full-time education, vocational training, or has a disability.
- Cost
- Free
- Applications
- Always open
- Where
- Ireland
- From Ukraine?
- Not from Ukraine. Who: українці з тимчасовим захистом, які перебувають в Ірландії
- Organiser
- Government of Ireland
Payment amount
€140 per month per child.
Who is eligible
A child who:
- normally lives with you and is fully maintained by you;
- is under 16, or under 19 if in full-time education or vocational training, or has a disability and cannot support themselves.
Children aged 19 and over do not receive payment, even if they are studying or in training.
Special conditions for Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTP)
Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection from Ukraine living in a designated accommodation centre are still entitled to Child Benefit. If you live in a designated accommodation centre, you also receive a weekly payment of €38.80 per adult and €29.80 per child under 18.
How to apply
You need a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. Special arrangements have been put in place for Ukrainians who have arrived in Ireland to obtain a PPS Number.
If you arrived at Dublin Airport, you can apply at Citywest Convention Centre, located at Garters Lane, Saggart, Co. Dublin, D24 A38Y.
If you arrived by other means or are already in Ireland, contact your nearest local office.
Documents you need to bring:
- Ukrainian ID card, Ukrainian passport, or other form of identification.
Last updated: 10 June 2025.