138,000 carers across the country are receiving their Carers Support Grant from today, with 5,664 of those located in Donegal.
It’s paid to those who care full-time for an older person or those with a disability.
The annual payment is rising to €2,000 this year, its highest ever level.
Over 16,000 people are providing care for two or more people, and will receive the grant for each of those.
