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Public urged to get walking as carers' hardship fund runs out

Family Carers Ireland is today launching its “Paws for a Cause” national fundraising drive which is taking place during National Carers Week June 7 to 13. Kindly supported by www.buy4petsonline.ie, the charity is asking people all over Ireland to ...

25 May 2021 at 17:29

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

Job-seeker support is set to incorporate a pay-related element under proposals being brought to Cabinet. Under plans developed by Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys, people who lose their jobs will be entitled to more than the current ...

20 Nov 2023 at 15:30

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'Significant' changes to Carer's Allowance to take effect from today

For the first time in 14 years, changes have been made to the means test that applies to the Carer's Allowance which will see improved supports for Carer's across Ireland. Making the announcement, Minister for Social Protection Heather ...

01 Jun 2022 at 21:15

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'No one should have to care alone' - Family Carers Ireland make urgent appeal to Kildare public

Family Carers Ireland has made an urgent appeal to the public in Kildare and across Ireland to get behind its national fundraising drive ‘Paws for a Cause’ to support family carers in crisis. With the rising cost of living hitting ...

10 Jun 2022 at 13:30

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Almost 50% of family carers in Ireland have ill mental heath

Almost half of the family carers in Ireland have ill mental health. That's according to a infographic report by Care Alliance Ireland, which was released ahead of their annual general meeting today. The group's infographic shows ...

21 Sept 2021 at 17:17

National News

Older people may have to leave their homes due to carer shortage

Older people in Ireland may have no choice but to move out of their own homes, because they cannot access the care and support services they need to continue living independently. That is according to Sage Advocacy, which ...

08 Oct 2021 at 17:13

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Lynne Marie is crowned Kildare carer of the year

A Newbrige mum has been crowned the Kildare Carer of the Year 2016 after she was nominated by her son, Elliot (12) for the love and care she provides to her daughter Jessica, who has Rett Syndrome. The award was ...

08 Nov 2016 at 16:13

Local News

Newbridge based Carers organisation warn budget increase must include home carers

A number of the measures passed as part of Budget 2017 were welcomed by Newbridge based Family Carers Ireland; however, the organisation believes much more needs to be done to support and safeguard the ...

12 Oct 2016 at 11:55

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Kildare carers urged to have their say

Kildare carers are being encouraged to have their say on the future of home care via an online public consultation by August 31 next. The idea is to help inform the development of a new statutory ...

13 Jul 2017 at 16:26

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Family Carers Ireland looking for volunteers to visit the elderly?

Family Carers Ireland are looking for volunteers throughout Co Kildare to give one or two hours of their time per week to visit an elderly person in their own home who are experiencing ...

11 Jan 2020 at 08:30

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Sinn Fein and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referenda

Sinn Fein and Social Democrats say they will back two Yes votes in the upcoming referenda. Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution. One will ask ...

23 Jan 2024 at 13:52

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Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over Irish public

Ireland has voted to reject Government proposals to change the Constitution that would have removed the so-called “woman in the home” clause and widened the definition of ...

10 Mar 2024 at 08:11

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