Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 9 September 2024
1024. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the carer’s support grant; the number of these who already have carer’s payments or domiciliary care allowance; and the numbers who qualify independently of these schemes. [35830/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment paid to people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance (CA), Carer’s Benefit (CARB) or Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA). Other people who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment but who are providing full time care and attention may also be eligible and can apply for the grant as a stand-alone payment.
The CSG is currently payable at a rate of €1,850.00
At the end of August, there were 133,684 persons in receipt of the CSG in respect of 151,103 care recipients.
The number of grants awarded on automatic qualification through CA, CARB and DCA, as well as the number of grants awarded on qualification through the Standalone Carer’s Support Grant scheme is outlined below:
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No. of grants through Carer’s Allowance |
79,463 |
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No. of grants through Carer’s Benefit |
3,178 |
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No. of grants through Domiciliary Care Allowance |
63,042 |
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No. of grants through Standalone Carer’s Support Grant |
5,420 |
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Total number of grants to 133,684 carers |
151,103 |
I trust this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
