A woman who provides round-the-clock care for both her parents has been named Ireland's Carer of the Year.
Paula Robinson from Co Cavan has been looking after her 84-year-old mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, and her 92-year-old father, who is living with bowel cancer and has dementia.
Ms Robinson was among 30 carers who were recognised today.
She sleeps in the room with her mother to ensure her safety and hand feeds her every meal.
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Among those who also received awards today is ten-year-old Jack Cooney from Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
He helps to care for his 16-year-old brother James.
There are over 350 thousand carers across the country, which represents one in 20 people in Ireland.
By 2030 it is expected one in five will be required to take on a caring role.
