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Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (13 Jul 2017)

Maria Byrne: ...her for taking this matter. Recently I met a man who is in his 80s and he is caring for his wife at home. She is able to avail of a medical card. She has multiple medical issues and a number of carers come to the house on a daily basis. In terms of his own application for a medical card, they are over the limit as a couple. However, what is not taken into account is the fact that he...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (13 Jul 2017)

Catherine Byrne: I apologise for the Minister, Deputy Harris, who could not be here. I commend those carers who are over 66 years of age and, indeed, all carers who are caring for loved ones at home. This 24-7 duty of care is one that faces many families throughout the country and I understand the difficulties carers face financially, physically and emotionally, particularly for those who are older carers....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (13 Jul 2017)

Catherine Byrne: ..., that maybe there should be some kind of criteria provided for them as well. On the particular case raised, perhaps I missed a note but I want to ask the Senator did she say they already had a carer but it was not the person who was caring for the lady?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: School Curriculum (13 Jul 2017)

Maria Byrne: They have carers but they themselves provide extra carers as well.

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