Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2022
128. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Social Protection if there is a limit per household for the payment of the respite care grant bonuses; and if a person (details supplied) is entitled to a payment. [59641/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile there is no limit per household on the payment of the Cost-of-Living lump sum payment, the payment is a single lump sum paid to a carer irrespective of the number of persons being cared for. In addition, recipients who are in receipt of one or more of the following schemes will qualify for only one €500 Cost-of-Living payment - Blind Pension, Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Disability Allowance, Domiciliary Care Allowance or Invalidity Pension.
The Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment for 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 the same caring conditions as Carer's Allowance (CA). The person concerned received the 2022 CSG on 2nd June. If the person concerned wishes to be considered for the €500 Cost of Living Payment introduced as part of Budget 2023, they should complete a declaration form which has issued to them on 29th of November, 2022.
On receipt of a fully completed declaration form, the entitlement of the person concerned to the cost-of-living payment of €500 will be determined at the earliest possible date.
I hope this clarifies the position for the deputy.
