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Contact Child Benefit

Child Benefit is handled by the Child Benefit Section. These are the official contact details, published by the Department of Social Protection.

Child Benefit Section

Phone

Email
[email protected]
Post
Department of Social ProtectionSocial Welfare Services OfficeSt Oliver Plunkett RoadLetterkennyCo. DonegalF92 T449
Official page
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/f14140-child-benefit/

Before you ring

  • Have your PPS number to hand — you will be asked for it first.
  • Many changes of circumstance can be done online through MyWelfare without ringing at all.
  • If you are appealing a decision, you have 60 days from the date on the decision letter.

Not sure this is the right payment? Read what Child Benefit is and who can get it.