Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 March 2026
189. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people in receipt of carer's allowance who are over the age of 66 years and providing full-time care for a son or daughter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22935/26]
View answerAs of the end of February 2026, there are a total of 21,493 people in receipt of carer's allowance who are aged 66 or older.
Data on the relationship between carers and carees is not routinely collated, and so I regret that we are unable to provide figures on how many carers are providing care for a son or daughter.
