Sligo-Leitrim TD calls for support for young carers
It’s thought that individual means testing should be introduced for payments to family carers. The calls were made in the Dáil by Independent Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin who says there are many carers who are missing out on payments. The comments were made as part of statements on a motion…
Local TD calls Carers Allowance a ‘mean test’
A Sligo Leitrim TD has branded the Carers Allowance as a ‘mean test’. It’s estimated that only 25% of carers nationwide get the allowance and it’s thought that the way in which its means tested isn’t practical. The issue was raised in the Dail this week by Deputy Marian Harkin…
Calls for Carer’s Leave Allowance extension
A local TD is asking the government to consider an extension of the Carer’s Leave Allowance. Sligo/Leitrim Independent Deputy, Marian harkin, made the comments in the Dail on Thursday. She said it should be extended for those who cannot return to work due to ongoing care needs during the pandemic.…
Switching reponsibility for carers allowance could free up beds
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has told the dail switching the carers allowance to the department of health could free up beds in hospitals. Fianna Fail’s Marc MacSharry was speaking yesterday raised the possibility of using the upcoming Social Welfare Bill to transfer the carers allowance to the control of the health…