Budget 2008 - Recognising Carers
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- Rates of payment for all carers up by €14 per week.
- Carer's income disregard will increase to €665 per week for a couple.
- Respite Care Grant will be €1,700 from June 2008.
- Earnings threshold for Carer’s Benefit to increase by €12.50 to €332.50 per week.
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