Major boost for Irish carers as over 147,000 to receive €2,000 payment as Government issues €336m support package

MORE than 147,000 carers across Ireland will receive a €2,000 payment this week under the Government’s annual Carer’s Support Grant scheme. The Department of Social Protection is issuing the payments as part of a package worth a whopping €336million. The grant is designed to support people providing full-time care to older people and those living...