Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2020
146. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of carer’s allowance applications over the past three years in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25799/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer'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.
I can advise the Deputy that the number of CA applications received in my department from
1 January 2018 up to 31 August 2020 are as follows.
|
Year |
Number of Applications |
|
2018 |
20,117 |
|
2019 |
19,402 |
|
2020* |
12,211* |
*up to 31 August 2020
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
