Carers hopeful of respite cut reversal
The public protest, which begins at 1pm, has been organised by the Carers’ Association, the members of which have are outraged at the cuts to the vital funding.
Under budget plans announced last week, the annual carers respite allowance — used to support people looking after loved ones with serious mental and physical health issues — has been cut from €1,700 to €1,375.
