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The Children’s Minister said the obesity of an applicant would have to be considered.
Carers are calling for the respite care grant to be reinstated in 2015.
A new study shows the benefit of learning coping strategies.
Jamie Mooney has been caring for his mother since he was a small child.
LauraLynn palliative carers are looking after 40 families, who say the HSE respite could be organised a lot quicker.
The Health Committee will meet with representatives from the National Infertility Support and Information Group, but what else is happening in Leinster House today?
Carers provide services worth the equivalent of one third of the annual cost of the HSE, they say. Here’s what they want to happen in this October’s Budget…
The average processing time of an appeal is six months.
Joan Burton came under fire in the Dáil this week for cuts to grants and delays in social welfare decisions.
This week is National Carers Week.
…and that’s just in one committee meeting. Here’s everything happening in Leinster House today.
The qualitative survey aims to improve policy and services across the country.
Early Childhood Ireland said the move by Revenue may not be in the best interests of children.
The Social Welfare Appeals Office is currently dealing with 13,444 appeals.
SIPTU and IMPACT have lodged a complaint with the European Commission.
A reintroduction of the Christmas bonus would be a huge boost for both people who rely on social welfare payments and for the economy, writes Patrick Nulty TD.
Reports over the weekend suggested that some cuts to packages for family carers could be in tomorrow’s Budget, but carers say that would be the wrong move.
A report by a body representing private care givers has found that the government could save €2 billion over the next nine years if outsourcing and competitive tendering were policy.
Lisa Domican is an award-winning entrepreneur, and also a carer to two autistic teenagers. It’s clear which the Government values more, she writes.
The Carers Association said they will continue to keep the pressure on the government because carers cannot afford the cuts.
They are demanding the immediate restoration of the 19 per cent cut to the Respite Care Grant announced in the Budget.
According to today’s Sunday Times, Minister McEntee said in relation to the controversial cut that “could stay in a top hotel for €700 a week”.
The decision to cut the grant by over €300 has proved controversial. Should it be reversed or does the government need to stick to its plans?
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
A Fine Gael TD and a Senator have both asked the Minister to reconsider the decision to cut the grant by over €300.
The reduction represents a 19 per cent cut in the payment which is used by carers to pay for home help and respite care.
Half of carers in survey suffer from illnesses and socialising or holidays are an infrequent, sometimes rare, occurrence.
Census figures also showed that over 56,000 disabled people aged over 65 lived alone.
A lack of clear legal and financial arrangements for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease increasing stress and puts a strain on family relationships, a new survey indicates.
Good things happen when you mix bingo with a healthy dose of thinking outside the box.
4.1 per cent of the population are now listed as being carers, latest census figures show, as 13 per cent of the population claim they have a disability.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny insisted that there are no plans to reduce the allowance paid to carers of severely disabled children amid fears that some families could lose out.
This week 77,000 full-time carers are due to receive an annual respite grant of €1,700, but it’s unlikely to be used for holidays.
The majority of alleged victims were aged over 80, female, and had reportedly been neglected or abused by a relative.
Jack and Jill’s CEO Jonathan Irwin says he won’t go away until the domiciliary care allowance crisis is sorted out.
A number of people have initiated legal proceedings against the Department over its decision to cease DCA payments.
Kathleen Lynch is in charge of ensuring that the disabled and minorities are given a fair deal. How has she done so far?
520 of the jobs at Comfort Keepers will be part-time, with 25 full-time roles.
Ann Hughes had been concerned that Carer’s Allowance would be cut. The government left it alone – but there were other changes which will still affect her.
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