Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2024
242. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of carers allowance/benefit, including half carers payments, in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7084/24]
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.
Carer’s Benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who may be required to leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a person(s) in need of full-time care.
There are currently 4,144 persons in receipt of CA (including half rate payments) in Co. Wexford.
There are currently 116 persons in receipt of CARB in Co. Wexford.
I hope this information is of assistance.
