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Back to Work Family Dividend (BTWFD)

Dibhinn Filleadh ar Obair do Theaghlaigh (BTWFD)

Paid by Department of Social Protection (DSP) · 🇮🇪 Ireland

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What this pays

The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.

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Who qualifies

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The 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.

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2 documents you'll need

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Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.

Where this comes from

From January 2026, the full BTWFD is €58 for a child aged under 12 and €78 for a child aged 12 and over. In the second year, it is reduced to €29 for a child aged under 12 and €39 for a child aged 12 and over.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/families-and-children/back-to-work-family-dividend/

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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.citizensinformation.ie

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