2066. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any policy analysis, review or consideration has been undertaken regarding the suspension, reduction or withdrawal of child benefit payments where a child has engaged in repeated criminal activity; the legal, constitutional and social welfare issues identified in relation to any such proposal; whether either Department has examined the potential deterrent effect of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62126/26]

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2066. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any policy analysis, review or consideration has been undertaken regarding the suspension, reduction or withdrawal of child benefit payments where a child has engaged in repeated criminal activity; the legal, constitutional and social welfare issues identified in relation to any such proposal; whether either Department has examined the potential deterrent effect of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62126/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Departmental Policies

   2066. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any policy analysis, review or consideration has been undertaken regarding the suspension, reduction or withdrawal of child benefit payments where a child has engaged in repeated criminal activity; the legal, constitutional and social welfare issues identified in relation to any such proposal; whether either Department has examined the potential deterrent effect of such a measure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62126/26]

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