Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 September 2015
43. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cut-off point in respect of savings for qualification for a carer's allowance; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32482/15]
View answerCarer's Allowance (CA) is a social assistance payment, made to persons who are providing full-time care and attention to people with disabilities who require full-time care and attention and whose income falls below certain limits.
The cut-off point after which a person will not qualify for CA based on their savings alone is €168,000 for a single person and €336,000 if married, in a civil partnership or cohabiting.
