Brennan plans €300m boost for home carers

PENSIONERS who care for relatives in their own homes are to be allowed claim extra allowances without their pension rights being affected.

The number of people paid to look after sick or lderly relatives at home is also to be doubled next year in a move to help free up acute hospital beds.

The announcement of the changes was made by Social and Family Affairs Minister, Seamus Brennan.

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