Carers struggling because of lack of home help and home care services

Ciara Skelly, 21, was born with epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy.

Confined to a wheelchair, she has the mental age of a two-year-old, according to psychological assessments.

Ciara requires 24-hour care in her home in Walkinstown, Dublin, from her mother who is responsible for washing, dressing, and feeding her as well as changing her.