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Thousands of carers do without food and heat to pay for equipment for loved ones

Thousands of carers do without food and heat to pay for equipment for loved ones

The new report from Family Carers Ireland found that almost three-quarters of carers give 90 hours of care a week

Calls for amnesty as carers hit with surprise tax bills

Calls for amnesty as carers hit with surprise tax bills

Carers’ allowance has “always been taxable”, and there has been “no change” in policy, Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said on Tuesday.

Fr Paddy Byrne: Who is going to care for the carers?

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Fr Paddy Byrne: Who is going to care for the carers?

THOSE who care for the vulnerable in all our communities, often silently and heroically, are people who voluntarily care for a vulnerable loved one. For me personally, those who care for a vulnerable loved one are truly inspirational.

State can't afford to pay full allowance to carers, Social Protection Minister says

State can't afford to pay full allowance to carers, Social Protection Minister says

'An entire generation of children are going through a failed system,' says carer

'An entire generation of children are going through a failed system,' says carer

Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over public

Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over public

Sinn Féin to campaign Yes Yes in referendums despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Sinn Féin to campaign Yes Yes in referendums despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referendums

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referendums

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution.

Unemployment support to be linked to time spent working, says minister

Unemployment support to be linked to time spent working, says minister

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said the measures would be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday