A Clare autism advocate believes allowing recipients of the Carers allowance to work part-time would have tangible mental health benefits. It comes as Ireland’s national autism charity AsIAm publishes its pre-budget submission calling for a range of measures and actions to better support its members and their families. The theme of AsIAm’s pre-budget submission for […]
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They save the Irish State a reported €20 billion per anum, but spend their days constantly having to fight for recognition for their work. Despite living in the third wealthiest country in the world, the life of a carer within the home in Ireland is one of financial and career insecurity, loneliness and anxiety.