FG: Young carers forced out of school

Fine Gael's Social and Family Affairs spokesman David Stanton has claimed that young people are dropping out of school to care for relatives.

Fine Gael's Social and Family Affairs spokesman David Stanton has claimed that young people are dropping out of school to care for relatives.

Deputy Stanton said that around 7% of young carers spend more than 43 hours a week away from school looking after sick or elderly family members.

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