Press Releases
This page contains Press Releases issued by The Carers Association.
New Research finds 1 in 5 family Carers suffer from Depresion
13th November 2008
Tipperary Carer receives Munster Carer of the Year Award
10th November 2008
Dublin Carer receives Dublin Carer of the Year Award
24th October 2008
Galway Carer receives Connaught/Ulster Carer of the Year Award
17th October 2008
Family Carers who care in the home for our elderly, disabled and sick receive 'Bitter Blow' in Budget 2009
14th October 2008
Carlow Carer receives Leinster Carer of the Year Award
9th October 2008
Carers dependent on the Carers Allowance living €4.50 below the povery line
8th October 2008
The Carers Association urge Minister for Social and Family Affairs not to allow current economic climate to impact negatively on family Carers
19th September 2008
New Report finds Family Care in Ireland under Severe Threat
30th June 2008
Care Alliance Ireland - National Carers Week 9th-15th June
9th June 2008
Showing our Care for Carers. National Carers week June 9th - June 15th
9th June 2008
The Carers Association's response to increase in Respite Care Grant
5th June 2008
Minister Mary Harney launches National Awards Celebrating Carers Contribution
22nd May 2008
MEP Kathy Sinnott includes support for carers in Elder Abuse Initiative to the European Commission
6th May 2008
Respite Care Closure Devastates Carers
22nd April 2008
Carers Nationwide Seek Fair Pay Deal in New Strategy
27th March 2008
Submissions Urged for Ireland's First National Carers Strategy
7th March 2008
Initiative launched to provide support for carers of Alzheimer's disease patients as figures show burden on carers
3rd March 2008
Disapointment expressed by The Carers Association to Budget 2007
5th December 2007
The Carers Association in partnership with Caring for Carers and Care Alliance Ireland host Ireland's First National Forum for Family Carers
22nd October 2007
Carers Association urge Family Carers to Lobby for Justice in Pre Election Campaign
15th March 2007
Labour's Commitment to Abolishing Means Test for Carers Positive Step
7th February 2007
Launch of Carers of the Year Awards
11th December 2006
Mixed Reaction by The Carers Association to Budget 2007
7th December 2006
Family Carers Contribute over €2 Billion to Irelands Social Economy
6th October 2006
The Carers Association Welcomes Government Promotion of Carers Payments
29th August 2006
Fine Gael's Policy Launch Positive Step Towards Financial Equality for family Carers
17th August 2006
Delay in Carers Benefit Payments - Unacceptable
26th July 2006
Innovative New Information Pack Launched to become 'A Bible' for family Carers
24th July 2006
Social Partnership Agreement a Major Breakthrough for Family Carers
19th June 2006
Services for Family Carers in Ireland fall far below International Standards
24th May 2006
Proper Supports for Carers will Alleviate National Health Emergency
29 March 2006
Equality for Carers Report
19 December 2005
Service Package for Older People
9 December 2005
2006 Budget Reaction
8 December 2005
Pre-Budget Submission 2006
9 November 2005
Meeting with Government Leaders
3 October 2005
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