Carer's Allowance is a payment to people on low incomes who are looking after a person of any age who needs support because of age, disability or illness.

Carer's Benefit is a payment made to insured people who leave the workforce to care for a person(s) in need of full-time care and attention

Allows the carer to visit a participating family doctor (General Practitioner) for free.

Carer's Leave allows employees to leave their employment temporarily to provide full-time care for someone in need of full-time care and attention.

The Carer's Support Grant (Respite Grant) is an annual payment made to carers by the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP).

Disability Allowance is a payment for people with a specified disability whose income falls below certain limits and who are aged between 16 and under 66.