SVP recommends higher threshold for child benefit top-ups

Proposed new child benefits capping payments for the better off would worsen the lives of struggling families, a leading anti-poverty group has warned.

SVP recommends higher threshold for child benefit top-ups

Proposed new child benefits capping payments for the better off would worsen the lives of struggling families, a leading anti-poverty group has warned.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has rejected a two-tier system to limit automatic top-ups to those on social welfare or for families with incomes up to €25,000.

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