Coming home with children
Overview
Outlines what public maternity care services you can access when you return to Ireland and your entitlements to take leave from work when you have a baby.
Outlines the rules about Irish citizenship for children who were born abroad and have an Irish parent. It also covers the documents you need when applying for an Irish passport for children born abroad.
This document is in: Residency and citizenship
Child Benefit is a monthly payment to the parents or guardians of children under 16 years of age, or under 18 years of age if the child is in full-time education or has a disability.
This document is in: Families and children
Children under 8 are entitled to free visits to participating GPs. Find out how to register for the GP visit card for children.
This document is in: Medical cards and GP visit cards
Find out what supports and services are available to parents, guardians and carers of children with disabilities
This document is in: Children's health