Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2025
491. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of disallowed applications for carer's allowance in 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5815/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraCarer’s Allowance is a payment to people on low incomes who are caring full-time for a person who needs support because of age, disability or illness. The person being cared for must require full-time care and attention. The number of Carer's Allowance claims registered, awarded, disallowed and withdrawn in 2024 and in January 2025 are shown in the table below.
Table 1: Carer's Allowance claims registered, awarded, disallowed and withdrawn, by year:
|
- |
2024 |
2025 (January) |
|
Registered |
23,303 |
1,669 |
|
Awarded |
16,279 |
1,407 |
|
Disallowed |
9,937 |
1,010 |
|
Withdrawn |
615 |
57 |
