Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 May 2023
507. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the total number of persons currently in receipt of carer's allowance in respect of family members and non-family members; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25005/23]
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.
Information on the relationships between carers and their care recipients is not centrally recorded by my Department. However, I can confirm that, as of the end of April 2023, there were 93,035 people in receipt of Carer's Allowance caring for 104,176 care recipients.
I hope this information is of assistance.
