Results 1-4 of 4 for carers speaker:Ollie Crowe

Seanad: Budget 2023 (Finance): Statements (27 Sep 2022)

Ollie Crowe: ...this year, an increase in the fuel allowance and the lowering of the fuel allowance threshold, which will mean tens of thousands of people will become eligible for the payment. The once-off payment of €500 for carers of people with a disability is welcome, but more must be done for carers. Their role is not talked about often enough and they need more support. I also welcome the...

Seanad: Budget 2022: Statements (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

Ollie Crowe: ...public transport for those aged between 19 and 23. These are measures which will greatly assist students. They are hugely progressive and will have a very positive impact. I also welcome the increase in the carer's allowance as outlined by previous speakers and the broader eligibility for that allowance. Carers provide enormous support for their loved ones and deserve the support of...

Seanad: Budget 2021: Statements (14 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: ...that a united Ireland is best for their futures. I am conscious of the time constraints so I will not discuss social protection measures except to simply say that they are all very welcome, in particular the increase in the carer's support grant. There are no words strong enough to adequately commend the role played by the thousands of carers in this country. We must enhance supports for...

Seanad: Statutory Right to Sick Leave Pay: Motion (7 Oct 2020)

Ollie Crowe: ...be worked back. Where it is possible to make appropriate compassionate leave arrangements, employees may be able to call on some statutory entitlements, including parental leave together with parental benefit, or carer's leave together with carer's benefit or allowance. Under the proposals in the Labour Party Bill, a new statutory entitlement to six weeks' paid sick leave would have to...