Written answers

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection

Social Welfare Eligibility

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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206. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection if a person (details supplied) in County Cork is entitled to the respite grant for 2023. [41967/23]

Photo of Heather HumphreysHeather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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TheCarer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment for carers who look after a person in need of full-time care and attention. CSG is paid automatically to all recipients of Carer’s Allowance (whether full rate or half rate), Carer’s Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance. It is also available to other full-time carers who are not receiving any of these payments once eligibility conditions are met.

I can confirmthat, according to the records of this Department, no application form for a CSG has been received from the person concerned. An application form (CSG1) has been posted to the person concerned today. When the completed application form has been returned, a decision will be made and the person concerned will be notified of the outcome in writing.

I hope this clarifies thepositionfor the Deputy.

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