Irish women and children first to suffer as government cutbacks hit

Ireland pays out Billions every year in children allowance. Everyone that has children receives it. Multi millionaires, people on salaries of €100,000 a year. It needs reforming. Many of Irelands immigrant population that have children living abroad can also claim for children allowance in Ireland for these children. It is Crazy costing millions. Childrens allowance rates are one of the highest in Europe. For the 1st and 2nd child you receive €140 for each child the 3rd child you receive €148 and the 4th and subsequent children you receive €160 each. Many of Irelands immigrant population have large families. Receiving hundreds every month.