PQ 2049
2049. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person in receipt of benefit payment for over 65s is eligible to qualify for a carers support grant, given that a person in receipt of the benefit payment does not need to look for work, sign on or be available for work to receive the payment and that same person can then be providing full-time care and attention to another person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62034/26]
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7 September 2026
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2049. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Social Protection if a person in receipt of benefit payment for over 65s is eligible to qualify for a carers support grant, given that a person in receipt of the benefit payment does not need to look for work, sign on or be available for work to receive the payment and that same person can then be providing full-time care and attention to another person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62034/26]
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Social Welfare Eligibility
Social Welfare Eligibility
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