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Irish Daily Mirror
8 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Social welfare €2,000 lump sum coming this week - full list of who qualifies
Thousands of social welfare recipients are in line for a €2,000 lump sum that's due to be paid out this week. The Carer's Support Grant, which is an annual benefit designed to recognise the hard work and dedication of those who provide full-time care to loved ones, is scheduled for payment tomorrow, Thursday, June 5. The grant, previously known as the Respite Care Grant, is automatically paid to individuals receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance. However, even if you are not currently receiving these payments, you may still qualify for the Carer's Support Grant provided certain criteria are met. You must be: Certain restrictions apply during this caring period: Carers cannot work more than 18.5 hours a week, participate in education or training courses exceeding 18.5 hours per week, receive Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit, or reside in a hospital or similar institution. The grant also applies to those caring for multiple people, with a separate payment made for each person receiving care. Special consideration is given to carers of babies or children who are hospitalised, provided the child qualifies for Domiciliary Care Allowance. This year's Carer's Support Grant amount has been increased to €2,000, up from €1,850 in 2024, and it's not taxable. For those already receiving one of the qualifying payments, no application is necessary - the grant will be paid automatically. However, carers not on these payments must apply by submitting a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) here, which is also available at local Intreo Centres, Social Welfare Branch Offices or Citizens Information Centres. Applications for the grant can be made from April each year until the end of December of the following year. For more information, visit the Citizen's Information page here.
The Irish Sun
8 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Huge €2k lump sum boost for thousands of Irish TOMORROW after €150 increase – here's 3 eligible groups & rule exception
THOUSANDS of Irish people will receive a €2,000 social welfare payment boost straight into their accounts tomorrow. The lump sum, which The The payment, previously called the Respite Care Grant, can be used in whatever way a person likes - meaning they don't have to use it for a temporary respite break. The grant is paid out automatically to carers getting This year, the payment will land into accounts on June 5. READ MORE IN MONEY There are You can qualify for the payment if you are aged over 16, ordinarily resident in Ireland and caring for the person a full-time basis for at least six months - including the first Thursday in June. You must also be living with the person being cared for, or meet certain criteria. In a situation like this, where the carer and person being cared for live separately, an investigation is conducted by a MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN During the six-month caring period, a person cannot work or take part in an education course for more than 18.5 hours weekly, get Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit, sign on for credited contributions or live in a hospital, convalescent home or similar institution. New online application system opens for €360 or €180 Domiciliary Care Allowance applications The carer also must be providing full-time care and attention and carer's personal circumstances must be suitable to allow them to provide full time care and attention. ARE APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN? The Carer's Support Grant is not a means-tested payment and only one can be paid for each person getting care. If you are getting Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, you do not need to apply for the money. Instead, you will automatically get it in June. However, those not getting one of the above payments should fill in the Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) for each person they are caring for. Applications for the Carer's Support Grant are open from April until 31 December of the following year - meaning those eligible who haven't applied won't miss out on the cash payment. And those who were eligible for the payment last summer but didn't receive it can still apply. For example, you can apply for the Carer's Support Grant for 2024 at any time from April 2024 up until 31 December 2025. And you can apply for the Carer's Support Grant in 2025 at any time from April 2025 up until 31 December 2026. €250 & €500 INCREASE COST MINISTER for Social Protection Dara Calleary last week confirmed that increasing the grant would set the government back millions more each year. When asked by Sinn Fein Deputy Louise O'Reilly what the full-year cost of increasing the grant to €2,250 and €2,500 would be, Calleary said it could amount to as much as €76.8m. He explained: "The current Carer's Support Grant rate is €2,000 per year, following an increase of €150 announced in Budget 2025, payable in June 2025. "The estimated annual cost of increasing the Carer's Support Grant to €2,250 per year is €38.4 million. "The estimated annual cost of increasing the Carer's Support Grant to €2,500 per year is €76.8 million. "These costings are based on the estimated average number of recipients in 2025, and are subject to change in light of emerging trends and subsequent revision of the estimated number of recipients." 'IMPROVEMENTS' FOR CARERS Calleary also last week told how there have been "significant improvements" made in the supports available to carers recently. Responding to Independent TD Barry Heneghan, Calleary said the government is "fully committed" to supporting carers. He added: "The main income supports for carers provided by my department include Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance, and the Carer's Support Grant. "Spending on these payments in 2025 is expected to exceed €1.9 billion." Carer's Allowance is the main income support scheme for carers in the community, with 101,426 recipients at the end of April. And Calleary said the Programme for Government commits to "significantly increasing" the income disregards for Carer's Allowance in each Budget, with a view of He added: "There have been a number of significant improvements made in the last number of years to the means test for Carer's Allowance. "From 3 July, the weekly income disregards will increase further. "For single carers this will increase from €450 to €625. For carers with a spouse or partner, this will increase from €900 to €1,250. "This will make the scheme more accessible to people who previously did not qualify. "As a result, a carer in a two-adult household with an income of approximately €69,000 will retain the maximum payment. The same carer with an income of €97,000 will retain a partial payment." 1 The payment will land into thousands of accounts tomorrow Credit: Getty
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Independent
Cork carers will receive €2,000 next Thursday as part of the Carer's Support Grant
The annual Carer's Support Grant is available to all carers in Cork who provide full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability regardless of their means or social insurance contributions. This year's grant has increased to €2,000 from €1,850 in the last Budget. Fine Gael TD for Cork North West John Paul O'Shea said carers 'do some of the valuable work there is' and are a 'huge benefit to society.' 'This grant should assist carers to provide the best care possible, to reduce the risk of injury, to help family carers cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of their role,' he said. Cork carers who provide for two or more people will receive a grant in respect of each person being cared for in order to tackle the expense and challenges associated with caring for multiple people. 'If you are already in recipient of Carer's Allowance (full rate or half rate), Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, there is no need to apply, you will automatically receive the grant. 'However, if you are not receiving any of this payment but are a full-time carer, you can still apply for the grant,' Mr O'Shea added.
Dublin Live
28-05-2025
- General
- Dublin Live
Full list of social welfare and cost of living payments in June including lump sum
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info June is right around the corner and will bring important social welfare and cost of living changes. The important money changes to take note of include a social welfare date change, a €2,000 grant being paid and applications for a lump sum payment opening. Here's everything you need to know: Carer's Support Grant The Carer's Support Grant is paid to carers once a year by the Department of Social Protection. It used to be called the Respite Care Grant. Budget 2025 confirmed the increase of the Carer's Support Grant from €1,850 to €2,000. The grant will be paid on 5 June. Recipients of the Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit and Domiciliary Care Allowance will be paid the grant automatically. If you are not getting one of the above payments but want to apply for the grant, you should fill in a Carer's Support Grant application form (pdf) for each person you are caring for. Social welfare date change Due to the June bank holiday weekend, social welfare payments due on Monday 2nd June will be paid early. These will likely be issued on Friday 30th May instead. Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) is a payment to help families with the cost of school uniforms and shoes. Many families receive the payment automatically. If you are paid automatically, you don't need to apply for the BSCFA and you will get notified on your MyWelfare account or by post before the end of June 2025. If you are not notified by the end of June, you will need to apply for the scheme. Applications will open in June and the closing date to apply for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance is 30 September 2025. For those who automatically qualify, the payment is usually issued in July. The exact date it will be paid this year has yet to be confirmed. The current rate of payment is €160 for children aged between four and 11, and €285 for children aged 12-22. Children aged between 18-22 must be returning to full-time second-level education in a recognised school in the autumn of 2025 in order to qualify. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Full list of eligible recipients for a €2,000 grant to be paid at start of June
Thousands of eligible people in Ireland are set to receive a grant of €2,000 in the first week of next month. The Carer's Support Grant provides significant assistance to numerous carers nationwide and will be distributed on the first Thursday in June (June 5). Here's all you need to know, including a comprehensive list of those eligible to claim it, reports reports RSVP Live. The Carer's Support Grant is automatically given to individuals receiving one of the following payments on the first Thursday in June. It's important to note that the Carer's Support Grant is not means-tested. Even if you're not receiving one of these payments, you may still be eligible for the Carer's Support Grant. You must be: During this six-month caring period, you are not allowed to: If your baby or child is hospitalised or in another institution for medical treatment, you might qualify for the Carer's Support Grant. To receive the grant, your baby or child must be eligible for Domiciliary Care Allowance. If you're caring for multiple people, a grant is provided for each individual you care for. In 2025, the Carer's Support Grant will amount to €2,000. It will be paid out on 5 June 2025. In 2024, the Carer's Support Grant was €1,850. If you're receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, there's no need to apply for the Carer's Support Grant. You'll automatically receive it in June. If you're not receiving one of the above payments, you should complete a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) for each individual you're caring for. You can obtain the application form from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizens' Information Centre.
