Exact date thousands set to receive major €150 social welfare boost confirmed as payment to come in NEXT month
THOUSANDS of people across Ireland are set for a major social welfare boost next month - here's the exact date.
The Carer's Support Grant is non means tested payment which is paid out by the Department of Social Protection.
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The lump sum was renamed in lat year's budget
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There are certain criteria that must be met
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It used to be called the Respite Care Grant until last year's
The payment is made to those who receive Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or the Domiciliary Care Allowance.
It's a lump sum payment which was announced as part of Budget 2025.
Thanks to an increase in that same budget, the amount available is now €2,000 to pay to carers.
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It used to be €1,850 before the increase.
The payment of €150 will be paid to all those eligible on June 5, 2025.
The Carer's Support Grant can be spent however the recipient feels is best.
Only one payment can be made for each person receiving care.
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For people receiving Carer's Allowance at both full rate and half-rate, the Carer's Benefit payment, or the Domiciliary Care Allowance, the amount is paid in full into your bank account.
The payment is made automatically.
Am I eligible?
But there's good news for those who don't currently receive those payments.
You may still be eligible for the June payment, if you meet certain criteria.
To meet the standards, you must be over 16 and living full time in Ireland.
You must be caring for someone on a full time basis and have been their carer for at least six months.
And the six month period must include the first Thursday in June, when the payment will be sent out.
You must also be living with the person you care for, or be their primary carer who they can easily contact.
During the six months you have been a carer, you must also not be working more than 18.5 hours per week in employment or self employment.
You also must not be in education for more than 18.5 hours per week.
You can't be receiving
And you cannot be living in a
If you are a carer for more than one person, you can receive a
And if you have a
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The payment will be made on June 5
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