Foster carers seek increase in allowance unchanged since 2009

Ahead of Tuesday’s budget, Empowering People in Care is seeking an increase in foster care allowances, and investment in training and resources. Stock picture

Foster carers have called for a review of the current allowance — which hasn’t changed since 2009 — to take into account the increased cost of living. 

The Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, said that the consultation process is being undertaken by Tusla to help inform the development of the 2022-2025 Strategic Plan on Foster Care.