The Budget announced on December 9th revealed that Carer’s Allowance will be reduced by €8.50 from Jan 2010 for claimants under 66 years of age. The Half-rate Carer’s Allowance will be reduced by €4.25 for claimants under 66 years of age.
There will be no reduction in Carer’s Allowance for people aged 66 and over (January 2010).
Carer’s Benefit and Constant Attendance Allowance will be reduced by €8.20 per week from January 2010.