Nicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 125: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the social welfare options that are available to those in receipt of carer's allowance on the death of the person they had been caring for; if they are entitled to other payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33747/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Those in receipt of carer's allowance recipient are entitled to six week continuation of payment after the death of the person receiving care. They may also be entitled to a bereavement grant. A bereavement grant is a payment which is payable on the basis of a person's PRSI contributions and is normally payable to the person responsible for the payment of the funeral bill.

There is a range of income support schemes available from the Department, entitlement depends on the individual circumstances of the person and the governing conditions of the relevant scheme. I advise that the person call to their local Social Welfare Local Office and speak to an information officer there or, alternatively, call to their local Citizens Information Office for free and confidential information on the social welfare options and entitlements. Comprehensive information is also available online at or www.citizensinformation.ie .