Advocacy groups have long called for the move, to direct support at struggling families who need it most.
The Finance Minister has poured cold water on the possibility of a two-tier child benefit.
That's despite Taoiseach Micheál Martin signalling it would be introduced in next month's budget.
Advocacy groups have long called for the move, to direct support at struggling families who need it most.

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