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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