Babies in Ireland can now be registered online for the first time, it was announced last night.
The move was brought in due to the difficulties parents would face going to their nearest registration offices during the coronavirus crisis. It will come as a relief to families who were worried their newborns would not be properly recognised by the State during the Covid-19 emergency.
It also means child benefit can be paid on time with no delays.
Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty welcomed the initiative. She said: “As many parents have decided not to register the birth of their new arrival during the pandemic because of the social distancing requirements, we estimate there may be up to 4,000 births not yet registered.
“This also means that payment of Child Benefit will not commence until the birth is registered.
“That is why my Department has worked to put an alternative channel into place so all families can register their newborns easily.”
For further information on how to register your child’s birth, visit www.gov.ie.
