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Social Welfare Payments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 June 2021

Wednesday, 2 June 2021

Ceisteanna (166)

Thomas Pringle

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166. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of young persons under 25 years in receipt of the carer’s allowance. [30121/21]

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Carer'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 results in them requiring that level of care.

At the end of April 2021, the number of persons who are under 25 years of age and who are in receipt of CA was 1,036.   

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

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