Leo Varadkar urged to raise support for carers

The Government should rethink tax cuts for high earners and instead increase support for carers who cannot get respite, according to Fianna Fáil.

Under questioning from the opposition party in the Dáil, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admitted carers do not need “soothing words” and action is now needed to support those looking after some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin told Mr Varadkar that carers who are in “appalling and heart-rending” situations do “not want politicians saying that they are full of respect, concern, and admiration” for them but need the funding to put proper supports in place.