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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.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Huge €2,000 cash boost for 3 groups of Irish people after €150 increase in WEEKS as date of lump sum payment revealed
A MAJOR €2,000 social welfare cash boost will be paid out to three key groups next month, it has been confirmed. The The payment had been €1,850 in previous years, but has been upped by €150 for 2025. The payment is not taxable, is not means tested and you can receive the sum for each person you are caring for. The payment will go to those already receiving the Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit and the Domiciliary Care Allowance. However, some additional groups may qualify but there are certain eligibility criteria to meet. READ MORE IN MONEY To receive the payment you must resident in Ireland, over 16 and caring for at least one person on a full-time basis. You must have been caring for this person for at least six months, including the payment day, which is the first Thursday in June. During those six months of caring you cannot more than 18.5 hours a week. You also can not take part in an education or training course for more than 18.5 hours a week during that caring period. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN You can also not be a recipient of Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted You must be living with the person you are caring for or meet very specific criteria. You can not live in a 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. A direct communication link such as telephone or alarm-type system must be in place. The care recipient must not already be receiving full-time care and attention within his or her own residence from another person. In a situation like this, where the carer and person being cared for live separately, an investigation by a Social Welfare Inspector before consideration by the Deciding Officer. HOW TO APPLY Those already receiving the Carer's Allowance, or Domiciliary Care Allowance do not need to apply before June. However, if you are not getting one of the above payments and think you might qualify you should fill in a Carer's Support Grant application form for each person you are caring for. You can get the application form from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office, online or Citizens Information Centre. Only one payment can be made per caring situation. 1 The payment has been upped for this year Credit: Getty Images
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
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Applications open as four major groups eligible for €500 social welfare boost – this is how to apply
THOUSANDS of people are set to benefit from the €500 social welfare boost - but only four groups can cash in on the bonus. Many part-time workers can claim a The benefit is paid between 6 and 9 months, based on the qualification you meet for the However, this is only available for workers who work three days or less. Here's everything you need to know about the scheme, including how to apply for it. Part-timers can work and get Jobseeker's Benefit if: READ MORE ON MONEY Your days at work are reduced due to lack of work (systematic short-time working) You are a part-time worker including job-sharing week on and week off (but not if you have chosen to do so) You get casual work or part-time work You have subsidiary employment According to Citizens Information, a Jobseeker's Benefit recipient's payment is determined using a 5-day week if they work for a portion of the week. This implies that a person's wage is reduced by one-fifth of the regular Jobseeker's Benefit amount for each workday. You will receive three-fifths of the regular Jobseeker's Benefit for that week if you are able to arrange two days of part-time work. Most read in Money And you will receive two-fifths of the weekly normal rate if you are able to secure part-time Major warning over emergency social welfare scam texts as thousands could be targeted However, you must remain unemployed for four out of seven days to claim the Jobseeker's Benefit. Part-time workers must actively seek full-time employment; your benefit is taxable if you work part-time. People on Jobseeker's Benefit must claim it for at least three days in any given week. If you work for four days or more, you are no longer entitled to claim the benefit anymore as you must be unemployed for at least four out of seven days. If a situation arises where your working hours are reduced to three days or less per week, you can apply for Short Time Work Support under the Jobseeker's Benefit scheme. HOW TO APPLY? To qualify for the benefit, you must: Be under 66 years of age, or under 70 years and deferring your State Pension (Contributory) Be unemployed (you must be unemployed for at least 4 days out of 7) Have had a substantial loss of employment and as a result be unemployed for at least 4 days out of 7 (this does not apply to casual workers and part-time fire fighters) Be capable of work Be available for and genuinely seeking work Have enough social insurance (PRSI) contributions Applications for Jobseeker's Benefit and Short-Time Work Support must be completed in order to apply, this can be done online or at any local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office. When applying for the Jobseeker's Benefit on you can also request assistance if required - however, you would need a verified MyGovID account to apply online. 1 Four eligible groups can apply for the scheme Credit: Getty Images
