Brennan: Consultation on carers strategy to begin shortly
24/07/2006 - 13:52:36Minister for Social and Family Affairs Seamus Brennan has promised that consultations will begin shortly on a national strategy to support the estimated 150,000 carers in Ireland.
Speaking at the launch of an information pack for carers today, Mr Brennan also said he was committed to increasing benefits and supports for people who look after incapacitated friends and relatives.
The new information pack contains advice on a wide range of areas for the estimated 150,000 people who look after the sick, disabled and elderly in Irish communities.
