by Dolores Crowley | May 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING
Carers allowance My son, David, is one of the many children who require constant care, but I consider myself lucky—he’s healthy and not on medication. Yet, the challenges are profound, ongoing and constant. Carer’s Allowance, while appreciated, only...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 17, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Since January 2024, Carer’s Allowance rate of payment went from €236 to €248 per week. However, the most substantial change in 2024 will be the means-testing. Previously, couples with combined earnings of less than €700 per week and €350 for a single parent are fully...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 17, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Carer’s Allowance? Carer’s Allowance is a means-tested payment made to a parent of a child with special needs, who takes on the role of a full time Carer. Parents can potentially work up to 18.5 hours per week. Once your child receives Domiciliary...
