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Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (30 Sep 2008)

Mary Hanafin: Supporting and recognising carers in our society is, and has been, a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as carer's benefit and the respite care grant have been introduced and extended....

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (1 Oct 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 150 to 152, inclusive, together. Supporting and recognising carers in our society is, and has been, a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as carer's...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (21 Oct 2008)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 178, 415, 417 and 418 together. Supporting and recognising carers in our society is, and has been, a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as carer's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Carers Strategy Implementation (12 Jul 2017)

Jim Daly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together. The National Carers' Strategy was published in 2012. The key objectives are to recognise and value the important role played by carers, to promote their inclusion in care decisions. to encourage carers to look after their own health and wellbeing, and to ensure that carers have a life outside of, and after, caring. The Strategy lists...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Code: Social Welfare Code (24 Sep 2008)

Mary Hanafin: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1307 and 1348 together. Supporting and recognising carers in our society is, and has been, a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as carer's benefit and...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (6 Jul 2023)

Heather Humphreys: The Carer’s Support Grant is available to all family carers providing full-time care and assistance, regardless of means. As part of Budget Measures 2021, I increased the grant by €150 to its highest ever rate of €1,850. It is an annual payment for each care recipient and is paid in a single lump sum. This grant is paid automatically to those in receipt of Carer's...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Care Services (7 Oct 2021)

Heather Humphreys: The Government acknowledges the important role that family carers play and is fully committed to supporting carers in that role. This commitment is recognised in both the Programme for Government and the National Carers’ Strategy. The main income supports provided by my Department include Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance, and the Carer's Support Grant....

An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 May 2022)

Micheál Martin: To be fair, reform of the carer's means test has been an ongoing issue. In budget 2022, the Government announced significant improvements in the means test for carer's allowance in recognition of the vital role carers play. The general weekly income disregard for carer's allowance will be increased from €332.50 to €350 for a single person and from €665 to €750...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (3 Dec 2020)

Heather Humphreys: The main income supports to carers provided by my Department are Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit and the Carer’s Support Grant. Combined spending on the above payments to carers in 2020 is expected to exceed €1.3 billion. In responding to COVID-19, the Department has made special provisions for those who may be most vulnerable and negatively affected at...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Care Services (22 Mar 2022)

Heather Humphreys: To support a carer’s continued attachment to the workforce and broader social inclusion, carers may engage in some limited employment, education or training while still being regarded as being in a position to provide full-time care. During this time, adequate provision must be made for the care of the relevant person. Since budget 2020, the number of hours family carers can work,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Social Welfare Benefits (3 Feb 2022)

Heather Humphreys: My Department provides a comprehensive package of carers' income supports, including the carer's allowance, carer's benefit, domiciliary care allowance and the carer's support grant. Combined spending on these payments to carers in 2022 is estimated to exceed €1.5 billion. There are currently 2,976 recipients of carer's allowance in County Mayo. The Minister for Health has confirmed...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Social Welfare Payments (5 Mar 2024)

Heather Humphreys: The Government acknowledges the valuable role that family carers play and is fully committed to supporting carers in that role. This commitment is recognised in both the Programme for Government and the National Carers’ Strategy. The main income supports to carers provided by my department are Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance and the...

Written Answers — Care of the Elderly: Care of the Elderly (11 May 2006) See 3 other results from this answer

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 45, 50, 56, 65 and 74 together. Supporting and recognising carers in our society has been a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have been greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have been significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as carer's...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Programme for Government (29 Sep 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland’s National Carers' Strategy is a cross-departmental strategy, designed around a core vision which recognises and respects carers as key care partners who are supported to maintain their own health and well-being, care with confidence and who are empowered to participate as fully as possible in economic and social life.  Under the Strategy, a range of measures have been...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Departmental Reviews (2 Dec 2021)

Stephen Donnelly: Ireland’s National Carers' Strategy is a cross-departmental strategy, designed around a core vision which recognises and respects carers as key care partners who are supported to maintain their own health and well-being, care with confidence and who are empowered to participate as fully as possible in economic and social life.  Under the Strategy, a range of measures have been...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (7 Oct 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Mary Hanafin: Supporting and recognising carers in our society is, and has been, a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as carer's benefit and the respite care grant have been introduced and extended....

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (18 Feb 2021)

Johnny Mythen: I would also like to raise the issue about Covid-19 vaccines for family carers. Carers who work for the HSE and private providers will be a priority. However, the State equally depends on family carers but the Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, stated that family carers are not seen as a distinct cohort. This was very hurtful to family carers. They care 24-7 with no days off, no breaks,...

Social Welfare Benefits. (9 Feb 2006) See 21 other results from this debate

Séamus Brennan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 6, 19, 41, 46, 49, 68, 72 and 138 together. Supporting and recognising carers in our society has been a priority of the Government since 1997. Over that period, weekly payment rates to carers have been greatly increased, qualifying conditions for carer's allowance have been significantly eased, coverage of the scheme has been extended and new schemes such as...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Workplace Relations Services (24 Feb 2015)

Richard Bruton: I understand that Carers Scotland, a charitable organisation, has received funding to develop Carer Positive, a ‘caring for carers’ kitemark to recognise employers who offer the best support to carers, allowing them the flexibility they often need to deliver care at home. I understand it is overseen by an Advisory Group of key stakeholders that have supported the development of...

Written Answers — National Carer's Strategy: National Carer's Strategy (22 Apr 2009)

Mary Hanafin: There are no plans to reconsider the decision not to publish a National Carer's Strategy at this time. During 2008 an interdepartmental group, chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach, with secretariat support provided by my Department, undertook work, including a public consultation process to develop a National Carers' Strategy. However, because of the prevailing economic situation, it...