Carer support
Carer’s Benefit
Summary
Support for insured workers who leave work temporarily to provide full-time care.
Who this may help
People leaving work to provide full-time care and who meet PRSI and care conditions may qualify.
Who may not qualify
People who do not meet contribution rules or care requirements may not qualify.
Next steps
How to apply
You may apply through the official carer benefit process and should check official rules.
Official source
Primary official source: Citizens Information
Guidance only. Confirm current eligibility and evidence rules with the official source before applying.
Review and source status
- Prepared by
- MissedBenefits Editorial Team
- Primary sources
- Citizens Information
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-30
- Correction route
- [email protected]
- Status
- Guidance only, not an official decision