Social welfare payments are set to increase by €10 per week beginning in 2026.
This budget is a 'slap in the face' to Carers who believed in the government to honour their promises.
That's according to Offaly Councillor Aoife Masterson, as social welfare recipients will see a €10 weekly boost starting in 2026.
This applies to payments such as the state pension, disability and carer’s allowances, the one-parent family payment, and jobseeker’s allowance.
The Sinn Fein rep believes the government doesn't appreciate the money they save every year thanks to the work of carers.
She says they are not being recognised or respected enough:
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