Domiciliary Care Allowance
A Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment made to the carer of a child with a severe disability who lives at home
Carer's Benefit
Carer's Benefit is a payment for people who leave work or reduce their hours to care for a person in need of full-time care. It is based on your social insurance (PRSI) contributions. This application also includes Carer's Leave. Please visit gov.ie to find out more about how to apply for Carer's Leave only.
Carer's Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a payment for people on low incomes who are caring for a person who needs full-time care because of age, disability or illness (including mental illness).