Reform
Continence rule ‘ridiculous’
‘Love and patience’ recognised
“Children with disabilities lost everything.”
Since the Covid lockdown many disabled children in Ireland have “regressed” as regards toilet training and speech, according to Catherine Cox of Family Carers Ireland.
Once off payment
‘Complete overhaul’ of scheme needed
“It just completely devalues what you do”
Families demand ‘meaningful changes’
Family carers are protesting outside the Dáil today to voice their upset at the Budget’s failure to deal with what they term as a “home care crisis”. They point out carers are saving the State some €10 billion in costs annually, but say those providing care are not getting the support they need. “Family carers feel […]