Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2026
146. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Social Protection whether any data is available on the number of recipients of carer’s allowance in Dublin west, broken down per LEA, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28804/26]
View answerCarer’s Allowance is a payment for people on low incomes who are caring for a person who needs full-time care and attention because of age, disability, or illness.
At the end of March 2026, the total number of recipients of Carer's Allowance was 106,286. My Department does not have data on electoral areas.
The total number of recipients for Dublin at the end of March 2026 was 23,432.
