Social care in Ireland

Social care in the Republic of Ireland is managed by the Department of Social Protection.

Invalidity Pension is a weekly payment to people who cannot work because of a long-term illness or disability and who are covered by social insurance. It is €237.50 a week. It is taxable.[1]

Disability Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people with a disability. It is paid from 16 years of age. The basic rate is €232. People have adult dependant, they can get an additional €154 on top of that. It is means tested. [2]

Carers may get

  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Carer’s Benefit
  • Domiciliary Care Allowance.

A Carer’s Support Grant of €1,850 is paid to carers once a year in June. [3]

References

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  1. Citizensinformation.ie. "Invalidity Pension". www.citizensinformation.ie. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  2. Ward, Shauna Bannon (2024-05-17). "Thousands may qualify for boosted €386 health payment due to one added criteria". RSVP Live. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  3. Carter, Erica (2024-05-21). "Three groups in line for major payment of over €1,800 within weeks". RSVP Live. Retrieved 2024-05-22.