Sinn F\u00e9in TD for Dublin South West Se\u00e1n Crowe has called on the government to pay Child Benefit in respect of 16-18 year olds over the Summer months, after many struggling families expecting to get this Child Benefit this week did not receive it.
Teachta Crowe said:
\u201cLast year due to school closures, Child Benefit continued to be paid in respect of 16-18 year olds during the school holidays given the difficulties posed by Covid-19. This was a vital lifeline for many struggling families here in Dublin South West and across the state, as it provided much-needed financial support.
\u201cThis year, parents were not informed that this would not happen again this summer and that instead, a form signed by the school was required in order for Child Benefit to continue to be paid.
\u201cSchools are now closed for the summer and parents are unable to get the necessary form signed. This is an appalling situation, which will see the finances of thousands of ordinary families suffer.
\u201cThe government must take direct and urgent steps to address this and ensure this crucial money is not withheld from desperate families who badly need it.
\u201cMy colleague and Sinn F\u00e9in spokesperson on Social Protection Claire Kerrane TD has written to the Social Protection Minister asking her to ensure that Child Benefit is payable to all parents with children aged 16-18 until school resumes at the end of August\/September. At this stage, the forms can be signed and returned to the Department of Social Protection.
\u201cChild Benefit is a critical source of income for families, especially to support older children. It is also relied on heavily by many parents in order to meet back-to-school costs, a costly time for parents.
\u201cSinn F\u00e9in will continue to stand up for struggling families and hold the government to account on this. Families who need this important support must continue to receive it.\u201d
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