Carers Call For Additional Support In Pre-Budget Submission

Family Carers Ireland is calling for carers' payments to rise to 325-euro a week.     The organisation says an increase is needed in October's budget, to reflect the real cost of providing full-time care to a loved one at home.     As part of its pre-budget submission, the group is also calling for the means test to be abolished. Fiona Hartigan, Clare Family Carer Support Manager, joined Alan Morrissey to take him through the Pre-Budget Submission. Photo (c) Obencem from Getty Images Pro via Canva