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Ireland\u2019s Carer\u2019s Support Grant is an annual, tax-free payment of \u20ac2,000 for each person being cared for<\/strong>. Most recipients of Carer\u2019s Allowance, Carer\u2019s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance were paid automatically on 4 June 2026, but eligible standalone carers can still make a claim.<\/p>\n You normally qualify automatically if, on the first Thursday in June, you receive Carer\u2019s Allowance, Carer\u2019s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance. The Department generally uses the same payment method as the qualifying benefit.<\/p>\n A carer who does not receive one of those payments may still qualify. You must be aged 16 or over, ordinarily resident in the State and provide full-time care for a continuous period of at least six months that includes the first Thursday in June.<\/p>\n You must live with the person being cared for or be contactable quickly through a direct system such as a telephone or alarm. Employment, self-employment, training and education combined must not exceed 18.5 hours a week. If you spend time away for work or study, you need to show that adequate care is in place.<\/p>\n Complete a CSG1 form<\/a> for each person you care for. The form asks for the carer\u2019s details, payment details, information about the person receiving care and medical certification. Post it with the supporting documents to the Carer\u2019s Support Grant Section, Social Welfare Services Office, Government Buildings, Ballinalee Road, Longford, N39 E4E0.<\/p>\n The earliest claim date is eight weeks before the annual due date. A claim for a given year may be received up to 31 December of the following year, so the final deadline for a 2026 standalone claim is 31 December 2027. Late applications are assessed before payment; they are not automatically paid on the June date.<\/p>\n No, not normally. Check with the Department if the June payment did not arrive.<\/p>\n Yes, but work, self-employment, training and education together must not exceed 18.5 hours a week, and adequate care must be arranged while you are away.<\/p>\n No. A grant may be paid for each person cared for, provided the conditions are met for each.<\/p>\nWho gets the payment automatically?<\/h2>\n
Standalone claims: the main tests<\/h2>\n
When a claim may be refused<\/h2>\n
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How to apply<\/h2>\n
Claim deadline and payment<\/h2>\n
Key points<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
Do automatic recipients need a CSG1 form?<\/h3>\n
Can I work and still qualify?<\/h3>\n
Is \u20ac2,000 the total even if I care for two people?<\/h3>\n
Official information<\/h2>\n