Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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339. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to expedite a carer’s support grant application (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33371/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The Carer's Support Grant (CSG) is an annual payment for carers who look after a person in need of full-time care and attention.

My Department received an application for CSG from the person concerned on 14 May 2025.

I can confirm that the person has been awarded the CSG payment for the years 2024 and 2025. Payment of €1,850 for the year 2024 and €2,000 for the year 2025 will be paid to the person's nominated bank account on 19 June 2025.

The person has also been awarded the once-off Cost of Living payment in the amount of €400 which was announced as part of Budget 2025. This will also be paid to the person's nominated bank account on 19 June 2025.

Notification of this decision issued to the person concerned on 16 June 2025.