Tipperary politicians called upon to meet with family carers
Organised by Family Carers Ireland, the meeting takes place at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel on Thursday, 3 September at 11am.
Family carers across Tipperary are being encouraged to attend a local town hall meeting to share their experiences and make their voices heard ahead of Budget 2027.
Organised by Family Carers Ireland, the meeting takes place at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel on Thursday, 3 September at 11am.
It forms part of a nationwide series of events giving family carers the opportunity to discuss the challenges they face with their local TDs and senators.
Richie Molloy, carer support manager for Tipperary South, said: “Family carers across Tipperary are supporting loved ones through illness, disability and additional needs, often with very little support themselves.
“Decisions made in Budget 2027 will directly affect families in this community, many of whom are already struggling without adequate financial support or even the chance to take a break. Family carers deserve to be heard by the people elected to represent them, and we are calling on local TDs and senators to attend, listen and stand up for the changes carers need”.
The meeting comes as the latest State of Caring report reveals that among those surveyed, 71% struggle to make ends meet, 75% have never accessed respite and almost half experience severe loneliness.