Newborn Baby Grant
A one-off €280 for a new baby, paid on top of the first month of Child Benefit.
Last checked June 2026
What it is
A one-off €280 payment for every new baby that qualifies for Child Benefit, on top of the first month's payment.
Who can get it
- Your baby qualifies for Child Benefit
- Your baby was born on or after 1 December 2024
- You meet the Habitual Residence Condition
- It is paid automatically with your first Child Benefit payment, so you do not apply separately if you are already getting Child Benefit.
- Child Benefit itself is €140 a month for each child.
- If your baby is born in Ireland, the claim usually starts on its own once the birth is registered.
How to apply
Applications go through DSP. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 14 June 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
Questions people ask
What is the Newborn Baby Grant?
A one-off €280 payment for every new baby that qualifies for Child Benefit, paid on top of the first month's Child Benefit.
Do I apply separately?
It follows the Child Benefit claim for your baby, so registering the birth and the Child Benefit claim is what triggers it. The official page has the details.
How much is the Newborn Baby Grant in 2026?
€280, paid once for a new baby, on top of the first month of Child Benefit, which is €140 a month for each child.
When is the Newborn Baby Grant paid?
Automatically with your first Child Benefit payment after your baby's birth is registered, so there is no separate date to apply for.
Related guides
- National Childcare Scheme
- ECCE (free preschool)
- Child Benefit
- Working Family Payment
- Back to Work Family Dividend
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