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Extra payment

  • 03-03-2024 10:11PM
    #1
    lulu1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,816 ✭✭✭


    Is there an extra payment for a carer who is looking after a family member for over 20 years Someone said this was a new payment out I cant find anything about it on the welfare site



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  • #2
    rubberdungeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭rubberdungeon


    Would it be this?

    From January 2024, a new Long-Term Carers Contribution scheme will be introduced. Under the scheme, if you have been a full-time carer for at least 20 years (1040 weeks), you can get Long-Term Carers Contributions to help you qualify for the State Pension (Contributory



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