Tipp carers to receive grant
The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, has announced that the annual Carer’s Support Grant is being paid this week to over 147,000 carers.
There are 6,087 recipients of the grant in Tipperary.
The annual grant, which stands at €2,000 per care recipient, is available to all carers providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability, regardless of their means or social insurance contributions.
The overall value of the grant payments being paid this week is expected to be in the region of €336 million.
The grant is paid in respect of each person being cared for. Over 18,000 carers are providing care for two or more people and will receive a grant for each person they are caring for.
Carers will receive their Carer’s Support Grant payment(s) in their nominated post office or bank account on Thursday, June 4.
The Carer’s Support Grant is paid automatically to all people receiving Carer’s Allowance (whether full rate or half rate), Carer’s Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance. It is also available to other full-time carers who are not receiving any of these payments.
Minister Calleary commented: “I am very pleased to announce that over 147,000 carers will receive the annual Carer’s Support Grant of €2,000 this week. This will be paid automatically to those who are receiving the Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit and Domiciliary Care Allowance.
“The Carer’s Support Grant was increased to €2,000 as the first of a number of improvements introduced in recognition of the vital role of carers and the contribution they make to society.
“As part of Budget 2026 I announced further improvements to the weekly income disregard for Carer’s Allowance which will come into effect from next month, in July.
“As Minister for Social Protection, I want to take this opportunity to thank all carers in Ireland for the vital and valuable contribution you play in our society and in all our local communities. Your commitment and work in supporting those that need help and support is hugely important and is greatly appreciated.”
Further information on the Carer’s Support Grant is available at www.gov.ie/csg.