Three groups set to benefit from major cash boost next month

Three groups of people will be eligible for a €2,000 grant, which will be available from next month.

The payment will be made automatically to people who meet the necessary qualifications at the beginning of next month.

The payment is scheduled for the first Thursday in June each year, which falls on June 4 this time.

It is issued automatically to those receiving Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, and Domiciliary Care Allowance.

Even if you’re not receiving one of these payments, you may still be eligible for the Carer’s Support Grant.

Applications for this payment can be made from April of the relevant year up until 31 December of the following year.

For instance, for the 2026 grant, you can apply at any time between April 2026 and 31 December 2027.

The Carer’s Support Grant is paid automatically on the first Thursday in June to people receiving either the Carer’s Allowance (full-rate or half-rate), Carer’s Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance.

The grant is not means-tested, and even if you are not in receipt of one of these payments, you may still be eligible to apply for the Carer’s Support Grant.

If someone is caring for more than one person, the grant is awarded for each person being cared for.

If you currently receive Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, or Domiciliary Care Allowance, you do not need to apply for the Carer’s Support Grant; it will be paid to you automatically in June.

If you are not receiving any of these payments, you will need to complete a Carer’s Support Grant application form (CSG1) for each person you are caring for.

To qualify, you must be aged 16 or over and be resident in Ireland. You need to provide full-time care for the person for at least 6 months, and that period must include the first Thursday in June.

You are also required to live with the person you are caring for, unless you meet specific conditions, for example, the person must be able to contact you quickly and directly if you do not live together.

However, you will not qualify if you work more than 18.5 hours per week, whether in employment or self-employment.

The same limit applies if you are enrolled in education or training for more than 18.5 hours per week, and you are also ineligible if you are receiving Jobseeker’s Allowance or Jobseeker’s Benefit, signing on for credited contributions.

You will not qualify if you are living in a hospital, convalescent home, or similar institution.

Application forms are also available from your local Intreo office or Citizens Information Centre.

Source: Joan Larkin, Extra.ie, 5th of May 2026.