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Carers in Cork to receive €2,000 Support Grant

May 30, 2025

Carers in Cork to receive €2,000 Support Grant

Cork Carers will receive the Carer’s Support Grant on Thursday next, 5th June, said Fine Gael’s TD for Cork North West John Paul O’Shea.

Deputy O’ Shea said: “The Grant is worth €2,000 and is available to all Carers in Cork providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability, regardless of their means or social insurance contributions. Fine Gael increased this grant to €2,000, up from €1,850 in the last budget.

“Cork Carers who provide care for two or more people will receive a grant in respect of each person being cared for, to tackle the expense and challenges associated with caring for multiple people. If you are already in recipient of Carer’s Allowance (full rate or half rate), Carer’s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, there is no need to apply, you will automatically receive the grant. However, if you are not receiving any of this payment but are a full-time carer, you can still apply for the grant.

“Carers do some of the most valuable work there is, and they are a huge benefit to our society. This grant should assist carers to provide the best care possible, to reduce the risk of injury, to help family carers cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of their role,” Deputy O’ Shea concluded.

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