She also wants the Health Minister to extend GP cards.
An Offaly TD is calling for increased cross-party support for carers.
Independent Carol Nolan is urging the Health Minister to provide €3.2 million in the upcoming budget for Family Carers Ireland.
She's also asked Simon Harris to extend GP visit cards to those who receive the carers' support grant.
Deputy Nolan is holding an Oireachtas briefing this evening to generate political support for the cause:
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