Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2543. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of recipients of the carer's support grant; the number of applicants; the number granted, refused and appealed to date in 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34533/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is paid automatically on first Thursday in June to people in receipt of Carer's Allowance, Carers Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance or Prescribed Relative's Allowance.
Other people who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment but who are providing full time care and attention are also eligible and can apply for the a standalone CSG grant
Application for the standalone Grant is made through completion of a short questionnaire which my Department sends out annually.
Standalone Carer's Support Grant statistics for 2018 are as follows:
|
Grant statistics for 2018 |
Number |
|
Number of Applicants 2018 |
5,463 |
|
Number Granted To-date |
4,366 |
|
Awaiting Decision |
1,016 |
|
Under Appeal |
51 |
