Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
773. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the carer's support grant that are not in receipt of the carer's allowance due to the means test requirement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48559/23]
View answerThe Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment to 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 certain conditions.
The number of recipients of CSG who previously applied for Carer's Allowance (CA) but did not satisfy the means condition for CA currently stands at 319.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
