To apply to become a homemaker, complete the application form (HM 1) and send it with the relevant certificates and documents to:
Homemaker's Section
Department of Social Protection
McCarter's Road
Ardarvan
Buncrana
Co. Donegal
LoCall: 1890 690 690 (from the Republic of Ireland only)
+ 353 1 47 15898 (from Northern Ireland or overseas)
Certificates needed with your application:
- Your birth certificate (if born outside the Republic of Ireland)
- Birth certificate(s) for all people in your care (if born outside the Republic of Ireland).
We do not accept photocopies of certificates.
You can get certificates for application purposes from the Superintendent of Births, Deaths and Marriages (in your area) at a reduced charge. You can also get certificates for application purposes from:
General Register Office
Government Offices
Convent Road
Roscommon
LoCall: 1890 252 076 (from the Republic of Ireland only)
+ 353 (0) 90 6632900 (from Northern Ireland or overseas)
If you are not able to get the certificate(s) immediately, send in your application form with a note stating that you will send in the certificate(s) as soon as possible.