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Concern over funding for people with disabilities

The National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers has expressed "significant concern" around the "limited funding" made available to provide new service and support developments for people with disabilities.

Budget 2023 • 27 Sep 22

The report found that many rely on borrowing from family, taking out loans and bank overdrafts

Over two-thirds of carers in financial distress - study

Over two-thirds of family carers in Ireland are in financial distress, a survey by Family Carers Ireland has found.

Ireland • 29 Jun 22

The analysis found that supports fall significantly short of what is required by many caring families (Stock image)

Family carers face risk of poverty - report

A new report has found that family carers face significant hardship and a risk of poverty.

Ireland • 05 Apr 22

Carers: State failing people who need residential care

The organisation that represents family carers says it believes the State is failing families whose loved ones are in need of residential care by not providing adequate funding for their future care.

Ireland • 04 Dec 20

Catherine Cox said there will be 12 centres receiving additional funding but that there are carers in 26 counties

Carers' group says new measures a 'postcode lottery'

A spokesperson for Family Carers Ireland has welcomed the new measures aimed at improving the lives of carers, but said they are a bit of a "postcode lottery".

Ireland • 13 Dec 17

Carers will now be automatically entitled to a GP card

Carers to qualify for GP card

People who receive a carers allowance and who do not already have a free GP visit card are due to be given the card next year.

News • 12 Dec 17

The Carers Association says those awarded are part of an increasing number of ageing carers in Ireland

Carers honoured by President Higgins in Dublin

Twenty-one long-term carers have been honoured by President Michael D Higgins at a ceremony in Dublin today.

News • 11 Feb 15

Micheál Martin said this is an opportunity for Government TDs to act in good conscience and vote against the Budget

FF to make Govt TDs vote 'line by line' on cuts

Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said his party will make Government TDs vote "line by line" on the controversial measures in the Social Welfare Bill.

News • 11 Dec 12

Enda Kenny says it is time for courage and conviction

Tánaiste dismisses calls for Budget rowbacks

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has dismissed any suggestion of rolling back on any of the cuts announced in the Budget.

News • 07 Dec 12

The HSE said those most in need would keep their services

Pay an issue to achieving savings - Reilly

Minister for Health James Reilly has said the €700m worth of savings that will be required in next year’s health budget may not be achievable without a renegotiation of the Croke Park Agreement.

News • 31 Aug 12