http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/birth-family-relationships/birth-and-children
This is the online guide to your benefits and entitlements in Ireland. On the left-hand side of your screen, under the heading Birth and Childrenthere is a list of clickable links, including Benefits and Entitlements relating to birthand Adoption and Fostering.
Benefits and Entitlements relating to birth and related topics cover such subjects as:
• Child Benefit
• Maternity Benefit
• Maternity Leave
• One-Parent Family Payment
Adoption and Fostering covers the following topics:
• Adoptive Benefit
• Adoptive Leave
• Fostering in Ireland