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Carers take to the streets in protest again

Around two hundred family carers are taking part in another protest outside Leinster House over budget cuts.

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It was announced last week that their Respite Care Grant is being reduced by 19 per cent or more than 300 euro.

The carers – who also protested on Friday – are pledging to continue demonstrating until the cut is reversed.

Catherine Cox of the Carers Association – the organisers of the protests – says carers provide a huge service:
 

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