Budget 2007- Recognising Carers
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- €107 million support package - including Carer's Allowance up to €218 per week
- New payment of half Carer’s Allowance to those with other Welfare entitlement
- Respite Care Grant up €300 to €1,500
- Carer's Allowance means test eased
- Earnings threshold for Carer's Benefit increase to €320 pw
- €500,000 for Carer's Associations
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Download Budget Factsheet 2007 in PDF