Second Stage Current 27th Seanad 35/2026

Child Maintenance Bill 2026

Justice & Policing

Sponsor: Pauline Tully
Introduced: 24 Mar 2026
Last updated: 27 Apr 2026

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Revenue Commissioners will assess child maintenance payments using a standard method, replacing court-based assessments in certain cases.
Assessments can be updated and appealed; the Revenue Commissioners may depart from standard methodology in specific circumstances.
Court applications for child maintenance restricted unless certain conditions apply; enforcement powers clarified for Revenue Commissioners.

Stage timeline

First Stage 27th Seanad

24 Mar 2026
Second Stage 27th Seanad

24 Mar 2026