The Irish Times

President of College of Psychiatrists resigns in protest as HSE consultant

Dr John Hillery was not due to retire until 2022; accuses HSE staffing failures

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 13:37

Carers’ groups merge to form new organisation

Family Carers Ireland wants to provide a ‘stronger national voice’ for the sector

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 17:17

Carer of the Year unable to get assistant for daughter

Jennifer Carroll (29) and her two children all affected by disorder causing brittle bones

Wed Nov 11 2015 - 18:07

Carers’ Association criticises Department of Jobs

Body says department has failed to engage with the National Carers’ Strategy

Tue May 19 2015 - 21:32

Charges may follow Áras Attracta investigation

Garda inquiry team reviewed 190 hours of film recorded for Prime Time programme

Mon May 11 2015 - 15:21

DPP to decide whether to prosecute in Áras Attracta case

Disabled residents of Swinford care centre shown on footage

Wed Mar 18 2015 - 16:26

President honours carers who toil to look after loved ones

Brigid Redmond has cared for her son and husband for greater part of her 75 years

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00

Reaction to Budget 2015

Organisations give their response to Government’s financial plans for next year

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 19:59

‘I am happy to be my son’s carer, but I need support’

Many home carers have health problems such as depression, but they are not receiving treatment, a study has found

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00

Campaigners argue that caring should be classified as ‘public health concern’

Study finds up to 15% of carers of children with special behavioural needs are depressed

Fri Feb 07 2014 - 01:00

Labour to discuss grant eligibility criteria

Charity says changes would make it more difficult for frail older people to stay at home

Fri Jan 10 2014 - 01:00

Carers ‘deserve better’ than budget cuts, says award winner

Carer of the Year winner (70) says people should be out protesting on the streets at treatment by Government

Tue Nov 05 2013 - 22:39

Change in services provided to profoundly disabled teenagers ‘totally unfair’ says Carers Association

Families of 11 young adults will not receive day services in Stewarts Hospital from September onwards

Thu Aug 01 2013 - 01:00

Respite care grant cuts leave carers ‘angry and bitterly disappointed’

Cuts announced in budget came into force last week

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 17:07

‘We have more than enough stress in our lives’

Irish Lives: Carers come out of the shadows to plead for proper recognition by the State

Sat Apr 20 2013 - 05:54

Looking for a Fair Deal on nursing home care

Pressure on funding for long-term care subsidy from government

Tue Apr 16 2013 - 07:00

Stuck in the middle

With nursing homes an unsuitable or unavailable option for many older people, some Irish adults are torn between caring for their children and caring for their ageing relatives

Sat Mar 30 2013 - 06:00