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'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

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'Carers should be given the €1,000 for the work they have done as well'

Those in receipt of the carers' support grant will also qualify for ought to qualify for €1,000 bonus payment announced by Government this week, a Donegal deputy has said. News of a once-off tax free payment is to be paid to healthcare workers ...

20 Jan 2022 at 16:45

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 ...

19 Jan 2022 at 16:19

Local News

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 ...

25 Nov 2022 at 14:40

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 ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:19

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 ...

21 Nov 2022 at 12:11

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

National News

Sinn Fein and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referenda

Sinn Fein and Social Democrats say they will back two Yes votes in the upcoming referenda. Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution. One will ask whether the ...

23 Jan 2024 at 13:52

National News

Free mental health support programme launched for carers

A new support programme for carers and supporters of people with mental health challenges has been launched. Mental Health Ireland and Family Carers Ireland have partnered to coproduce a ...

11 Apr 2023 at 14:33

Northern Ireland

Woman who became mother’s carer at nine and fell pregnant at 15 wants to become youth worker to give children a voice

A woman who became a carer for her disabled mother at nine and was later placed into residential care where she fell pregnant at 15 is now pursuing her dream of becoming a youth worker ...

18 Sept 2023 at 09:42

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