A few thousand babies are born in Ireland each month on average, and thousands of individuals will benefit from the €420 increase since parents of newborns born after December 1st are eligible for the new incentive.

This month marks the start of the new grant, which was announced during Budget 2025. The first payment date is January 7. On the first Tuesday of each month, which is the Child Benefit payment date, it is then disbursed to qualified individuals.

When parents receive their child's first Child Benefit Payment, the grant, which includes a €280 boost and the standard €140 amount of Child Benefit, adds up to a convenient €420 lump payment.

According to RSVP Live, the payout is given immediately to any newborn child who has applied for Child Benefit.

This month marks the implementation of the new grant, which was announced during Budget 2025. The first payment date is January 7.