188. Definition of qualified child.

(1) In this Chapter "qualified child" means, in relation to a beneficiary, any child who is ordinarily resident in the State, not being a qualified adult, who is dependent on that beneficiary for support and - (a) in the case of a beneficiary (other than a beneficiary referred to in paragraph (b)), is under the age of 18 years or is of or over the age of 18 years and is regarded as attending a course of study referred to in section 148(3)(a), or (b) in the case of a beneficiary who has been in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance for not less than 26 weeks or, subject to the conditions and in the circumstances that may be prescribed, has been entitled to or has been in receipt of supplementary welfare allowance and a relevant payment for not less than 156 days - (i) is under the age of 18 years, or (ii) is of or over the age of 18 years and under the age of 22 years and is receiving full-time education, the circumstances of which shall be specified in regulations, or

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