Scheme to provide long-term carers with State pension for first time

A new scheme will give long-term carers a State pension for the first time. Picture: Ian Allenden/Alamy

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is to announce a new scheme to provide long-term carers with a State pension for the first time.

She also revealed three further lump-sum payments will be paid this week to support households with the ongoing cost-of-living pressures.