Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 April 2024
221. Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of people currently availing of carer’s benefit; the estimated cost of the benefit in 2024; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18589/24]
View answerCarer's Benefit is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a child or an adult in need of full-time care and attention.
To qualify, the carer must satisfy PRSI conditions, employment conditions, show that they are providing full-time care and attention and must show that the care recipient requires full-time care and attention.
There were 3,928 persons in receipt of Carer’s Benefit as of 31st March 2024.
The Carer's Benefit estimated expenditure for 2024 currently stands at €58 million.
I hope this information is of assistance to the Deputy.
