Two hundred carers protest against grant cuts outside Leinster House

Around 200 family carers are taking part in another protest outside Leinster House over budget cuts.

As part of €3.5bn in tax hikes and spending cuts, it was announced last week that there would be a 19% decrease in the Respite Care Grant - which is to fall by €325 from €1,700 a year to €1,375.that their Respite Care Grant is be reduced by 19% or more than €300.