Family Carers Ireland has expressed concern that the increase in the Family Carer's Support Grant measure will not take effect until June next year.

The organisation has said the majority of Ireland's 355,000 family carers do not receive this payment, and for those who do, the increase may be offset by additional home heating and motoring costs brought about by the hike in carbon tax.

It has sought clarity regarding Minister Michael McGrath's confirmation of five million additional home care hours and €100m for new disability measures which said "deliver the resumption of day services" and "deliver respite services".

It has said that given past experience in this regard, it is disappointing that the budget announcements were framed in terms of increased spending rather than increased deliverables.