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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.
Dublin Live
07-05-2025
- General
- Dublin Live
Social welfare €150 increased payment date confirmed
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 A social welfare payment increased by €150 will be issued to thousands of people in the coming weeks. The Carer's Support Grant is paid to carers once a year by the Department of Social Protection (DSP). 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. Those eligible can use the grant in whatever way they like. You can use it to pay for respite care, but you don't have to. Recipients of the Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit and Domiciliary Care Allowance will be paid the grant automatically. If you are caring for more than one person, a grant is paid for each person you care for. Here's everything you need to know about the grant : When is the Carer's Support Grant paid? The Carer's Support Grant will be paid on 5 June 2025. Who is eligible for the Carer's Support Grant? The Carer's Support Grant is paid automatically to people getting one of the following payments on the first Thursday in June: Carer's Allowance (both full rate and half-rate) Carer's Benefit Domiciliary Care Allowance. The Carer's Support Grant is not a means-tested payment. If you are not getting one of these payments, you can still qualify for the Carer's Support Grant. You must be: Aged 16 or over Ordinarily resident in Ireland Caring for the person on a full-time basis Caring for the person for at least 6 months (this 6-month period must include the first Thursday in June) Living with the person being cared for (or if you don't live with them, you must meet certain criteria - for example, the person must be able to contact you quickly and directly) During this 6-month caring period, you cannot: Work more than 18.5 hours per week (as an employee or in self-employment) Take part in an education or training course for more than 18.5 hours a week Get Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Benefit Sign on for credited contributions Live in a hospital, convalescent home or similar institution How do I apply for the Carer's Support Grant? If you are getting Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, you do not need to apply for the Carer's Support Grant. You will automatically get it in June. If you are not getting one of the above payments, you should fill in a Carer's Support Grant application form (pdf) for each person you are caring for. You can also get the application form from your local: Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office, or Citizens Information Centre You can apply for a Carer's Support Grant for any given year from April of that year until 31 December of the following year. For example, you can apply for the Carer's Support Grant for 2024 at any time from April 2024 up until 31 December 2025. You can apply for the Carer's Support Grant in 2025 at any time from April 2025 up until 31 December 2026. You can find out more information here. 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.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Major boost as new €1,144 social welfare payment confirmed & ‘vulnerable' groups reap benefit – are you eligible?
A MAJOR group is set to a new social welfare payment worth over €1,100 come into play this month. The Advertisement The benefit is given to those who live on their own and are already in receipt of a The Do I qualify? Anyone who is 66 years of age or older and lives by themselves are eligible for the payment as long as you're already in receipt of the State You may also be receiving the Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY For anyone under 66 and living alone, you may still qualify if you are receiving the Those looking to apply for the payment must be living entirely alone, however there are some expections. What are the exceptions? If you are living in the extension of a family member's home such as a This is as long as you can show you have the facilities to cook and eat alone, as well as your own living, dining and sleeping area. Advertisement Most read in Money If you are in You can find a list of hostels and homes where the Living Alone Increase is payable on Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted You, however, will not qualify if this is shared accommodation, has round-the-clock supervision or is nursing care. How can I apply? To apply, you will need to complete the Living Alone Increase application which can be downloaded online. Advertisement This should then be sent to the Your Intreo Centre or local Social Welfare Branch Office will answer any questions regarding the payment, as well as helping complete the form. Extra payment offered The This helps with the cost of communications or a home alert system. Advertisement You will also qualify for this payment if you are receiving both the Living Alone Increase and the The allowance is €2.50 per week and is paid with your main weekly payment. It is also paid automatically, so you do not need to apply for it. 1 The boost is set to benefit thousands Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement
