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Carers

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

State can't afford to pay full allowance to carers, Social Protection Minister says

State can't afford to pay full allowance to carers, Social Protection Minister says

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

TDs debated a Social Democrats' motion earlier on Wednesday, calling for the means test for the Carer's Allowance payment to be removed
'An entire generation of children are going through a failed system,' says carer

'An entire generation of children are going through a failed system,' says carer

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Jaimie has been speaking out about the lack of services and therapies for children with disabilities.
Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over public

Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over public

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The proposals would have removed the so-called ‘woman in the home’ clause and widened the definition of family in the Constitution
Sinn Féin to campaign Yes Yes in referendums despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Sinn Féin to campaign Yes Yes in referendums despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald said the removal of ‘sexist’ language around a woman’s duties in the home was a ‘yes, all day every day’.
Sinn Féin and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referendums

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referendums

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution.
Unemployment support to be linked to time spent working, says minister

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

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said the measures would be brought to Cabinet on Tuesday

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