John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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1418. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the number of persons in receipt of carer's allowance in circumstances in which the payment is paid in respect of a carer caring for a child with a life-limiting condition; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15319/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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At the end of March 2018, carer's allowance was in payment to 76,097 carers who are providing full-time care and attention to 83,014 people; of these 23,626 (29%) are aged less than 18 years.

My Department does not collate data on the numbers of care recipients by type of condition.

I hope this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.