Changes to Family Allowance Finance General News 5th May 20085th January 2015Jason PlantLeave a Comment on Changes to Family Allowance On May 1st, changes in the family allowance will mean that families will lose €600 per child between the ages of 11 and 16. The Government is reducing the total amount paid out from €3475 to €2890 to all children aged between 11 and 16 years.