Double child benefit, free GP care, and SUSI threshold increase will help long Covid sufferer

Doctors' visits are a big cost for Maura Ryan and she is hoping that the expansion of free GP care will benefit her. Picture: Denis Minihane
Each night, Maura Ryan goes through her home, switching off lights and ensuring no lights are left on needlessly.
The Cork city woman is concerned about the rising costs of living, particularly energy costs. She has not been able to work in almost two years as she has long Covid.