Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 June 2025
192. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Social Protection if a review will be carried out in relation to the decision not to award the carer’s support grant to a person (details supplied). [31096/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 same caring conditions as Carer’s Allowance (CA).
CA recipients automatically qualify for the Carer's Support Grant on the first Thursday in June each year where they have an entitlement to CA.
Following a review, I can confirm that the care recipient in this case died on 1 March 2025. Payment after death continued for a further 12 weeks up until 28 May 2025. However, as the person concerned was not in payment on the first Thursday in June this year, there is no entitlement to the 2025 CSG grant.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
