Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
407. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Social Protection how many carer’s allowance applications were received by her Department in 2023; how many applicants were in County Clare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21371/24]
View answerCarer'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.
My Department received 22,633 applications for CA in 2023. Of those, 542 applicants were in Co. Clare.
I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.
