Carer's Allowance is a payment for carers who look after certain people in need of full-time care and attention.
If you are getting Prescribed Relative’s Allowance or Constant Attendance Allowance, or a pensioner is claiming it for you, you may apply for Carer's Allowance instead.
You may qualify for Carer's Benefit instead of Carer's Allowance if you leave the workforce to care for a person in need of full-time care and attention.
For more information, log on to www.welfare.ie.