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- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Nicky McFadden: I thank Senator Buttimer for sharing time. I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to highlight this issue because of the fear and the devastating impact that would ensue if there were to be cuts to carers' payments in the imminent budget. As Senator Buttimer has said, a total of â¬2.5 million has already been saved to the State every year by these people being allowed to care for their...
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: The Minister of State was in Monaghan last week with Inclusion Ireland and made a presentation. This is part of what we are talking about.
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: Go raibh maith agat.
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. I am disappointed the Government has not proceeded with the implementation of the cost-neutral element of the national carers' strategy. The Minister of State in his reply referred to the fact the interdepartmental working group did not complete a final text. Why was this the case? Why is it not possible to isolate a set of so-called...
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
Jerry Buttimer: I ask the Chair's permission to share time equally with Senator McFadden. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for attending. This matter is very simple. It asks that we recognise the contribution of carers. I pay particular tribute to the carers in my area of Cork city, to Mr. Peter Cox and those involved in the Cork Family Carers Forum. Over 106,000 people provide full-time care...
- Seanad: Carers' Allowance. (1 Apr 2009)
John Moloney: I thank Senators Buttimer and McFadden for raising the issue. I apologise that the Minister for Health and Children is unable to attend to deal with this matter. I will read the response on her behalf. Caring for another person, especially on a full-time basis, can have a huge impact on the carer and on his or her family. While it can be a very rewarding experience, it often involves...