Abolish the Carer's Allowance means test

Headline figure

Removing means test broadens eligibility; Dept Social Protection estimate ~€600m/yr.

Attribution & links

Origin

Manifesto

Owner

Fine Gael

Policy area

Social Protection

Underwrites commitment

Abolish the Carer's Allowance means test

First stated

2024-11-17

Last reviewed

2026-05-23

Verification

Cross-checked against the source document. Quote captured verbatim where the figure is directly stated; gaps and mismatches are noted honestly.

Verified against Fine Gael GE2024 Manifesto, p.94: "Carers Allowance Means Test - extend the income disregards with a view to abolishing the means test over the next two budgets."

Evidence & sources

Every euro figure above ultimately traces back to the source document below.