Social care in Ireland

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

Pensions

Invalidity Pension  

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.

Disability Allowance  

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. If people have an adult dependant, they can get an additional €154 on top of that.  It is means tested.  

Benefits for carers 

Carers may get 

 Carer's Allowance 
 Carer's Benefit
 Domiciliary Care Allowance

Carer's Support Grant

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

Under the "Fair Deal" system of paying for nursing home fees people pay 80% of their income plus 7.5% pa of their assets. After 3 years the principal residence is excluded from these assets. Lifetime loans are available. These are secured on property and repayable after death linked 

References

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