Targeted Budget Measure to Tackle Child Poverty

Budget 2026: Taoiseach confirms some form of a second tier in child benefit will be rolled out

Martin said government will devise a ‘new system’ that will benefit families in need.

Targeted Budget measure to tackle child poverty

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has given a strong signal that there will be a new specific, targeted measure in the Budget to combat child poverty.

Micheál Martin: Now is the time to act on child poverty – and it will be targeted next month in Budget 2026

As many people will know, my passion for education was one of the main reasons why I became involved in politics.