I propose to take Questions Nos. 460 and 461 together.
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.
The objective of the payment is to provide an income support to carers whose earning capacity is substantially reduced as a consequence of their caring responsibilities.
I can confirm that Garda vetting is not required to receive CA.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.