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Supreme Court to hear Romanian's grandmother appeal over denial of carer's allowance

Date
2026-02-24
Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Summary

The Supreme Court will hear the appeal of a Romanian woman who was denied a carer's allowance for looking after her grandsons with serious special needs. The woman, who moved to Ireland in 2021, was refused the allowance because she was not considered an habitual resident and was deemed likely to become an unreasonable burden on the State. The case has been deemed of public importance due to its implications for EU law and the interpretation of what constitutes a worker. The woman's appeal hinges on the argument that it is unfair to deny an EU citizen the allowance when she provides 35 hours of weekly care in return for board and lodging, unlike an Irish citizen in the same situation. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case directly from the High Court, acknowledging the potential broader implications for EU citizens in Ireland.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Supreme Court to hear Romanian's grandmother appeal over denial of carer's allowance. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

Why: by Paul Neilan The Supreme Court will hear the case of a Romanian woman who was refused a carer's allowance to look after her grandsons because she was not recognised as an "habitual" resident and was likely to become an "unreasonable burden" on the State. CNI source report

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Paul Neilan The Supreme Court
  • State. The Supreme Court
  • High Court
  • Supreme Court

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision

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