Paul McAuliffe
Question:337. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide an update on the carers grant application for a person (details supplied). [52995/25]
View answerTuesday, 7 October 2025
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The Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment for carers who look after a person in need of full-time care and attention. The payment is made regardless of the carer's means but is subject to the certain conditions.
I can confirm that my Department received an application for the CSG from the person concerned on 22 September 2025.
In order to qualify for CSG, a person must be providing full time care and attention. Full time care and attention is defined as not less than 35 hours in a period of 7 consecutive days, and care is provided on any 5 days, whether consecutive or not within a period of 7 consecutive days.
The application was disallowed as, based on the information provided by the person concerned, they are not providing full time care as outlined above. A letter issued to the person on 03 October 2025 informing them of the decision. They were also notified of their right to have this decision reviewed (where further information is available) or to appeal the decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.