04-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Social welfare €2,000 lump sum coming this week - full list of who qualifies
Thousands of social welfare recipients are in line for a €2,000 lump sum that's due to be paid out this week.
The Carer's Support Grant, which is an annual benefit designed to recognise the hard work and dedication of those who provide full-time care to loved ones, is scheduled for payment tomorrow, Thursday, June 5.
The grant, previously known as the Respite Care Grant, is automatically paid to individuals receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance.
However, even if you are not currently receiving these payments, you may still qualify for the Carer's Support Grant provided certain criteria are met. You must be:
Certain restrictions apply during this caring period: Carers cannot work more than 18.5 hours a week, participate in education or training courses exceeding 18.5 hours per week, receive Jobseeker's Allowance or Benefit, or reside in a hospital or similar institution.
The grant also applies to those caring for multiple people, with a separate payment made for each person receiving care.
Special consideration is given to carers of babies or children who are hospitalised, provided the child qualifies for Domiciliary Care Allowance.
This year's Carer's Support Grant amount has been increased to €2,000, up from €1,850 in 2024, and it's not taxable.
For those already receiving one of the qualifying payments, no application is necessary - the grant will be paid automatically.
However, carers not on these payments must apply by submitting a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) here, which is also available at local Intreo Centres, Social Welfare Branch Offices or Citizens Information Centres.
Applications for the grant can be made from April each year until the end of December of the following year.
For more information, visit the Citizen's Information page here.
