Parents: Child benefit critical to families

ALMOST half of parents believe it would be an “absolute financial disaster” for their families if child benefit is cut in next week’s budget, a survey has revealed.

The survey was conducted by the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) who claimed it showed the stark reality for many parents in the current economic crisis.

One parent said cutting child benefit would mean she could no longer work because she could not afford childcare.