The 9 at 9: Thursday
It’s the morning after the €3.5 billion day before… so let’s bring you up to speed. Good morning!
View ArticleGovernment defends decision to cut respite care grant
Pat Rabbitte said the government had had to choose between cutting carer’s allowance or cutting respite care.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Friday.
View ArticleNo change of heart from Government on respite care grant
Social Protection Minister Joan Burton has once more defended the decision to cut the respite care grant by more than €300 in Budget 2013.
View ArticlePHOTOS: Carers hold protest against plans to cut respite care grant
Over 100 people gathered outside Leinster House to rally against the proposed cut from €1700 to €1325.
View ArticleMcEntee called on to clarify ‘callous’ comments on respite care grant
According to today’s Sunday Times, Minister McEntee said in relation to the controversial cut that “could stay in a top hotel for €700 a week”.
View ArticleThe 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your Tuesday.
View ArticleColumn: Why am I made to feel like a scrounger?
Lisa Domican is an award-winning entrepreneur, and also a carer to two autistic teenagers. It’s clear which the Government values more, she writes.
View ArticleHSE cuts €1 million from St Michael’s House budget
The disability services organisation has introduced a series of service cuts as a result of the funding decision.
View ArticleThere is only one respite bed per 450 people with dementia in Ireland
Only 52 nursing homes nationally have specialised care units for people with the disease.
View ArticleMother fears son won't get respite care until she dies
Nicola Lawless’ 19-year-old son Ben has a severe intellectual disability.
View Article'I just want people to remember her': A mother's first Christmas without her...
Tara Curran said the family’s spirits were lifted when they received a special gift from hospice staff on Christmas Eve.
View ArticleDublin respite service apologises to family over death of 6-year-old boy
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Tristan’s family through these very difficult times.”
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