News - carers
Cavan councillor calls for more supports for carers
Cllr Noel Connell brought the motion to fruition at the most recent sitting of Cavan County Council this month.
Dec 27, 2024 12:52
Carers support events take place in Cavan this month
Information days and appointments will be held in Ballyconnell (13th November); Belturbet (21st November); Corlough (25th November).
Nov 11, 2024 08:25
Long-term carers rewarded with pension entitlements
Of the 1,145 carers who have been awarded Long-Term Carers Contributions, 474 people have been awarded a state pension for the first time.
Aug 9, 2024 11:35
Lack of respite care in Monaghan raised at the Dáil
Matt Carthy TD raised the plight of Monaghan parents in the Dáil recently.
Mar 15, 2024 14:22
Local TD calls for supports for disabled and carers
The Cavan-Monaghan TD calls for improved supports and services for people with disabilities and carers.
Mar 15, 2024 08:21
Over 8,000 unpaid carers in Cavan/Monaghan in 2022
The figures for Monaghan and Cavan represent 6 per cent of the population of each county, compared to 4 per cent in 2016.
Mar 13, 2024 07:52
People with disabilities and carers 'deserve better' says local TD
Sinn Féin's Dáil motion will be debated later today.
Mar 5, 2024 13:51
15,500 Cavan/Monaghan over 18s living with parents
7,072 adults in Monaghan and 8,455 of over 18s in Cavan live at home with parents.
Feb 21, 2024 08:46
Pension reform to benefit long-term carers
From this week, carers can get the equivalent of paid contributions for periods of over 20 years spent caring for an incapacitated dependent.
Jan 3, 2024 17:24
Night of celebration for Down Syndrome centre in Carrickmacross
The event is promised to be filled with glitz, glamour, fun and entertainment.
Nov 9, 2023 15:19NorthernSound Newsletter
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