Carers to discuss fears about cuts in services

The Government's decision to scrap the National Carers' Strategy is set to dominate the agenda as the 500 carers from around the country gather in Killarney this weekend.

The Government's decision to scrap the National Carers' Strategy is set to dominate the agenda as 500 carers from around the country gather in Killarney this weekend.

The meeting has been arranged to discuss the level of services available for more than 160,000 people who care for older people and people with disabilities or long-term illnesses.