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Will i be able to study part time while on carers allowance??

  • 28-07-2011 5:12pm
    #1
    dart1980
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23 ✭


    Just wondering does anyone know somebody studying part time while working as a carer, was thinking about finishing my masters on a part time basis.


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  • #2
    ElleEm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,981 ✭✭✭ElleEm


    www.citizensinformation.ie

    To be entitled to a Carer's Allowance:

    You must be living with, or in a position to provide full-time care and attention to a person in need of care who does not normally live in an institution. However, you may continue to be regarded as providing full-time care and attention, if you or the person being cared for is undergoing medical or other treatment in a hospital or other institution for a period not longer than 13 weeks.
    You must be resident in the State.
    You must not live in a hospital, convalescent home or other similar institution.
    You must be at least 18 years old and
    You must not be engaged in employment, self-employment, training or education courses outside the home for more than 15 hours a week. During your absence, adequate care for the person requiring full-time care and attention must be arranged.


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