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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 infographic shows a massive 70% ...

21 Sept 2021 at 17:14

Local News

Heroic Limerick carer rescues grandmother, 81, and boy from fire

A LIMERICK carer has been hailed a “hero” after rescuing an elderly woman, her grandson and two pet dogs from a fire at her home. Monika Szurkus-Urbanaka, who works for Myhomecare.ie, is being put forward for the title of Carer of the Year ...

08 Aug 2019 at 19:00

City

Limerick's Dorothy Meaney is Ireland's Carer of the Year

LIMERICK'S Dorothy Meaney has been named Ireland’s national carer of the year at a ceremony in Dublin this Wednesday. Dorothy, from Dooradoyle – who could not attend the event due to the sad death of her mother Colette – beat 25 other ...

17 Nov 2016 at 07:02

National News

Good news for parents - big change to child benefit payments on the cards for Budget

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has hinted that there will likely be a double child benefit payment and no increases to the jobseeker’s allowance in the upcoming budget. Ms Humphreys said the pensioners, carers and ...

01 Aug 2024 at 14:19

National News

Are you missing out on this tax allowance worth close to €2,000 per year?

Parents could be missing out on claiming a tax credit that could save them almost €2,000 per year. If you care for a child on your own, you may be entitled to claim a tax credit called the Single Person Child Carer Credit ...

14 Mar 2024 at 13:07

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, ...

08 Oct 2021 at 17:12

National News

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

Job-seeker support is set to incorporate a pay-related element under proposals being brought to Cabinet. Under plans developed by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys, people who lose their jobs will be ...

20 Nov 2023 at 17:11

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 as she wants to give a ...

18 Sept 2023 at 09:42

National News

Family carers across Ireland to benefit from newly announced funding worth €700k

Almost €700,000 in Dormant Accounts funding has been announced to support family carers across Ireland. The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, today (December 12) announced details of the ...

12 Dec 2022 at 13:07

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 ...

20 Feb 2024 at 17:50

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

Simon Harris says sorry to Cork carer for ‘not giving her the time she deserved’

Simon Harris said he has apologised to a woman for not giving her enough time to speak about carers and disability services while he was out canvassing in Cork on Friday. The Taoiseach ...

23 Nov 2024 at 21:15

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