It was confirmed this week that the Carer’s Support Grant would be paid to 125,000 carers and their families.
The date was 1 June, with people receiving €1,850 in a once-off annual payment, RSVP reports. It used to be called the Respite Care Grant.
It is given to carers getting Carer's Allowance (both full rate and half-rate), Carer's Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance.