Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 February 2024
243. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of the carers respite grant in 2023 in County Wexford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7085/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) is paid to people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance.
Other people who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment but who are providing full time care and attention may also be eligible and can apply for the standalone CSG. The payment is made regardless of the carer's means but is subject to certain conditions, one of which is that the period of full-time care and attention must last for at least six months. For the purpose of approving this grant, this period of care must include the first Thursday in June.
The CSG is currently payable at a rate of €1,850.00
The number of carers who received the CSG in Wexford in 2023 was 5,141.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
