The Regional Group of TDs is putting forward an alternative.
An end to means-testing for the Family Carers allowance could finally be in sight.
The Regional Group of TDs is today seeking cross-party support for a motion to replace the current system, with a non-means tested scheme, based solely on the needs of care.
Roscommon Galway Deputy Denis Naughten says the motion recognises the invaluable contribution of more than 500,000 family carers across Ireland.
He says means-testing the Carer’s Allowance has left many carers on a financial knife-edge...
Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland in Tullamore says the means-test is 'unfair and unjust' for thousands of carers across the country:
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