Carer at Home grant 2027
The Carer at Home grant is announced at €9,800 per year for 2027, up from €9,000 per year in 2026.
€9,800 per year
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Budget measure
The government will help with all costs of required therapies for children with disability under 18.
Amount
Not specified
Previous
No direct comparator
Effective from
Awaiting guidance
Operational details are not in the speech.
Affects: Families & children, Carers & disability.
The Carer at Home grant is announced at €9,800 per year for 2027, up from €9,000 per year in 2026.
€9,800 per year
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The additional COLA mechanism runs again, paying €200 to €1,500 a year depending on disposable income and household size. Over 100,000 households are expected to benefit.
€200 to €1,500 per year
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About 14,000 families receive €500 per child in post-secondary education in the first half of 2027.
€500 per eligible child
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