Over 1,000 pensioners to receive financial boost for home carers

More than 1,100 elderly people will be eligible for increased financial assistance of up to €9,000 under the home carer scheme this year. The increase, first announced in the 2026 Budget, is aimed at supporting older people who choose to remain living in their own homes with the help of a carer. Speaking on Friday, the Parliamentary Secretary for Active

Carer at Home Scheme subsidy raised to €9,000 annually

The government is raising the subsidy under the Carer at Home Scheme, the Parliamentary Secretariat for Active Ageing said in a statement. Elderly beneficiaries can now receive up to €9,000 annually, as previously announced in the Budget 2026. The Carer at Home Scheme provides financial assistance to elderly individuals who require full-time support,

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