Families could receive a one-off double payment of the child benefit allowance, as part of next month's Budget.
The Irish Independent reports the Government are considering doubling the 140 euro a month allowance for the month of December, which will be funded by a 5-billion-euro tax surplus that's currently available to the Finance Minister.
If approved, it would see families with two children receive a 280 one off payment, or 560 euro for parents with three kids.
