Carlow Kilkenny TD appointed party spokeperson for carers and older people
Though surprised at the appointment, Natasha Newsome Drennan has told KCLR News' she's "delighted"
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Dáil to debate today on replacing means-testing for carers in Carlow, Kilkenny and across the country
Local councillors just last week had a similar plea
“The burden being placed on Carers in a family setting is absolutely unreal” says Kilkenny Councillor Mary Hilda Cavanagh
She had unanimous support for a motion tabled at Monday's monthly meeting of the Castlecomer Municipal District
National Carers Week is getting underway across Kilkenny, Carlow, and nationwide today
National Carers Week is kicking off in Kilkenny, Carlow, and nationwide today. There'll be excursions, lunches, walks, coffee mornings, and ...
South East Technological University and Family Carers Ireland launch bursary initiative for carers in Carlow and Kilkenny
It's a 3 year project that is being funded by the Higher Education Authority, and is aimed at providing carers ...
Recruitment drive for carers underway today with opportunites in Carlow and Kilkenny
A recruitment drive for carers kicks off locally and nationally today. Home Instead is hoping to hire new staff and ...
Budget welfare measures welcomed by Family Carers Ireland but members warn a lot more work needs to be done
Changes announced to the means test for Carer’s Allowance are considered a significant step forward
Kilkenny mother calls for more government support for disabled children
A local mother of children with disabilities is urging the government to take action. There have been calls for more ...
Carers from Kilkenny & Carlow to join Dáil protest over disappointing Budget 2020
They will set up outside Leinster House from 11am to highlight how 355,000 people in Ireland remain caged by Budget ...
First national awareness day for Family Carers Ireland takes place today
A fifth of Irish people will have to care for a loved one in just over 10 years
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