The call comes from various carers for what they want to see in October's Budget.
Half a million carers around the country are today telling the government what they need in the next budget.
The call comes from people caring for children and adults with additional needs, physical or intellectual disabilities, chronic illnesses and those needing palliative care.
Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland in Tullamore says it's time their members were listened to:
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