First National Awareness Day For Family Carers

Organisers of the first national awareness day for Family Carers hope it will shine a light on the work of a “hidden army”.

Ennis-based Family Carers Ireland says the unpaid work of over 300 thousand people saves the government 10 billion euro a year.

It wants the state to offer family carers greater supports.

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Catherine Cox is spokesperson for Family Carers Ireland: