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Pringle, Flynn says Government must provide legislative protection for the right to PAS

Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, and independent Senator Eileen Flynn said Government must fulfil its duties to disabled people on a human rights basis, in voicing their support for Personal Assistance Services in Ireland. Deputy Pringle ...

10 May 2022 at 14:45

National News

'Significant' changes to Carer's Allowance to take effect from today

For the first time in 14 years, changes have been made to the means test that applies to the Carer's Allowance which will see improved supports for Carer's across Ireland. Making the announcement, Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys ...

01 Jun 2022 at 12:11

National News

Family Carers Ireland call for extension of Covid-19 bonus

Family Carers Ireland has called on the government to recognise the vital role of family carers during Covid-19 in helping to keep loved ones safe by extending the €1,000 Covid bonus to all full time family carers. This follows the announcement ...

19 Jan 2022 at 16:19

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Letterkenny's Anthea Kelly, 18, named Donegal Family Carer of the Year

Athena Kelly from Letterkenny has been announced as the Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year. Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, announced Athena as the winner as has helped to care for her ...

11 Nov 2022 at 16:43

Inishowen MD

Heroic Andrew McEleney, 13, from Clonmany is named as Young Carer of the Year

Thirteen-year-old Andrew McEleney from Clonmany has been named as they Netwatch Ulster Young Carer of the Year. Andrew helps to care for his brother Jack, who needs 24/7 care. Jack is non-verbal, suffers seizures and has an intellectual ...

25 Nov 2022 at 14:39

Local News

€500 payment to support almost 5,000 Donegal carers

Almost 500 Donegal carers and their families will receive a €500 lump sum payment this week to support them with the cost of living challernges. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, today ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:16

National News

Over 110,000 carers to receive lump sum cost-of-living payment

Over 110,000 carers in Ireland are set to receive a lump sum cost-of-living payment. According to the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, the €500 payment will be paid to 114,500 carers' bank accounts on Thursday ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:11

National News

Older people may have to leave their homes due to carer shortage

Older people in Ireland may have no choice but to move out of their own homes, because they cannot access the care and support services they need to continue living independently. That is according to Sage Advocacy, which ...

08 Oct 2021 at 17:12

National News

Almost 50% of family carers in Ireland have ill mental heath

Almost half of the family carers in Ireland have ill mental health. That's according to a infographic report by Care Alliance Ireland, which was released ahead of their annual general meeting today. The group's ...

21 Sept 2021 at 17:14

National News

National: Inquiry into excluding Carer's Allowance from Back-to-School Allowance Means Test

A CLARE TD has raised an important query to the Minister for Social Protection regarding the inclusion of carer's allowance in the means test for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance scheme. ...

23 Aug 2023 at 11:10

National News

Sinn Fein to campaign Yes Yes in referenda despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Sinn Fein is to campaign for a Yes vote in both referenda, despite having concerns about the wording on care. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald said the care amendment referendum was “an opportunity missed” ...

20 Feb 2024 at 17:50

National News

Young caregivers get poorer Leaving Certificates grades

The quarter of 17-year-olds who regularly care for a relative get poorer Leaving Certificate grades and are less likely to go on to higher education, new research shows. The report, published by the ...

25 Jan 2024 at 00:01

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