Asylum seekers refused child benefit

ASYLUM seekers who entered the country since May 1 have been refused child benefit and lone parent payments under controversial new social welfare rules.

These families are no longer entitled to monthly child benefits of €131.60 or lone parent payments of €134.80.

They are now left with weekly payments of €19.10 per adult and €9.60 per child to live on. This is on top of direct provision, including room and board.