Second Stage Current 27th Seanad 35/2026
Child Maintenance Bill 2026
- 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 Seanad24 Mar 2026
- Second Stage 27th Seanad24 Mar 2026