John McGuinness
Question:662. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the case of carers allowance payments for a person (details supplied) will be reviewed. [39576/25]
View answerTuesday, 15 July 2025
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Carer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.
I can confirm that the person concerned is in receipt of half rate CA in respect of the care of their daughter since 03 January 2008 (currently €130 per week) and since 08 May 2025, they are also in receipt of a 50% increase in this rate (€65 per week) in respect of the care of their spouse. Their status as a qualified adult on a State Pension Non-Contributory payment means they are in receipt of the maximum rate of CA payable.
The person also received the Carer's Support Grant for both care recipients during the first week of June 2025.
The person concerned will reach age 66 shortly. As a result, the payment of an increase for a qualified adult on a State Pension Non-Contributory payment will stop. As outlined to the person in a letter dated 04 March 2025, they should consider applying for a State Pension in their own right. As the person has a verified MyGovID account, the quickest and easiest way to apply is online on www.mywelfare.ie/. Alternatively, they can complete an application form for State Pension Contributory or State Pension Non-Contributory. These are available from www.gov.ie/ or in Post Offices, Intreo Centres, and Citizen Information Centres nationwide.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.