Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Carer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that, as a result, they require that level of care.

Carer’s Benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who may be required to leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a person(s) in need of full-time care.

There are currently 4,144 persons in receipt of CA (including half rate payments) in Co. Wexford.

There are currently 116 persons in receipt of CARB in Co. Wexford.

I hope this information is of assistance.

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The Carer’s Support Grant (CSG) is paid to people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance.

Other people who are not in receipt of a social welfare payment but who are providing full time care and attention may also be eligible and can apply for the standalone CSG. The payment is made regardless of the carer's means but is subject to certain conditions, one of which is that the period of full-time care and attention must last for at least six months. For the purpose of approving this grant, this period of care must include the first Thursday in June.

The CSG is currently payable at a rate of €1,850.00

The number of carers who received the CSG in Wexford in 2023 was 5,141.

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Carer's Allowance (CA) is a means-tested social assistance payment made to a person who is habitually resident in the State and who is providing full-time care and attention to a child or an adult who has such a disability that, as a result, they require that level of care.

Carer’s Benefit (CARB) is a payment made to insured people who may be required to leave the workforce or reduce their working hours to care for a person(s) in need of full-time care.

Please find attached the number of applications received for CA & CARB from residents in County Wexford in 2023; the number of those applications awarded and the number refused; and the number of outstanding 2023 applications:

CA 2023 – CO WEXFORD

CB 2023 – CO WEXFORD

I hope this clarifies the position for the Deputy.