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Guides for carers & older people in Ireland

Plain-English explainers on entitlements, home help, transport, and local support — written from official Irish data, with no sign-up and nothing for sale.

Close-up of an adult child's hand resting on an older parent's hand, representing family caring and the Carer's Support Grant in Ireland

Entitlements & Money

Carer's Allowance and the Carer's Support Grant in Ireland: A 2026 Guide

The three main payments for family carers in Ireland, what changed in July 2026, and how to work out what you're owed.

3 September 2026 · 9 min read

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