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Carer's Allowance

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 June 2020

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Questions (864)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

864. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of carer's allowance recipients; the number in receipt of the half and full rate, respectively; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13645/20]

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Carer's allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that as a result they require that level of care.

Where a carer is in receipt of a social welfare payment (other than jobseeker payments or supplementary welfare allowance) or is being claimed as a qualified adult on their spouse’s, civil partner’s or cohabitant’s social welfare payment, and also qualifies for CA, the allowance is paid at up to half the normal rate.

I can advise the Deputy that as of 31st May 2020 there were 87,270 customers in receipt of Carer's Allowance. Of these -

- 47,882 customers were in receipt of the full rate Carer's Allowance.

- 39,388 customers were in receipt of the half rate Carer's Allowance.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.

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