Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2022
474. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the reason that a carer's support grant and a respite grant has not been paid in the case of a person (details supplied) who had previously received same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59550/22]
View answerCarer'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.
Among the measures introduced for CA in Budget 2023 was a €500 cost of living payment for people receiving Carer's Support Grant (CSG) to be paid in November 2022.
The 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 CA. The person concerned received the 2022 CSG on 2nd June. If the person concerned wishes to be considered for the €500 Cost of Living Payment introduced as part of Budget 2023, they will need to complete a declaration form that was issued to them on 24th November.
To date there is no record of the declaration form being received.
On receipt of a fully completed declaration form, the entitlement of the person to the cost-of-living payment of €500 will be determined at the earliest possible date.
I hope this clarifies the position for the deputy.
