It's one of the final cost-of-living measures announced in the last Budget.
650,000 families are set to benefit from a special one-off boost this week.
An extra €100 is added to child benefit payments for June, bringing the monthly amount to €240.
Over 13,000 families in Westmeath will receive the payment, followed by 11,000 in Laois and 10,000 in Offaly.
It's one of the final cost-of-living measures announced in the last budget, and will apply to 1.2 million children across the country.
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