Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
504. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Social Protection if recipients will receive a one-off payment for each grant that they are in receipt of, following the one-off payment for recipients of the carer’s support grant announced in Budget 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49792/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the cost of living measures announced alongside Budget 2023, people in receipt of the Carer's Support Grant will receive a lump sum payment of €500 in November 2022.
I can confirm that one payment will be made per recipient of the Carer's Support Grant. If a person receives multiple Carer's Support Grants, they will receive one lump sum payment.
Those receiving a weekly carer's payment will also receive a double payment in October 2022, a Christmas Bonus double payment, and will receive a higher personal rate of payment and an increase for any qualified children from January 2023 onwards.
Recipients of the Domiciliary Care Allowance will also receive the €500 Carer’s Support Grant and from January, the monthly Domiciliary Care Allowance Payment will be increased by €20.50 to €330.
In addition, Half-rate Carer's Allowance will be disregarded in the means test for Fuel Allowance from January 2023 onwards. These additional measures are in recognition of the vital role that carers play in society.
I trust this clarifies matters for the Deputy.
