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Named the Netwatch ‘Galway Carer of the Year’, Renmore’s Maura Fahy was recognised for her ‘outstanding dedication and contribution’ to her family at the award’s recognition ceremony yesterday (Wednesday) in the Menlo Park Hotel.

Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, is one of a group of elected representatives who is seeking an end to the means testing of family carers.

Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published a report on unpaid caregiving in Ireland, revealing that the majority of people caring for another adult are also in employment.

Family Carers Ireland has launched its highly anticipated Netwatch Family Carer of the Year Awards 2023 which seek to recognise the exceptional dedication and selflessness of family carers and young carers in County Westmeath, the Midlands region and beyond.

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.

Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s 500,000+ family carers, has commenced its national fundraising campaign, Heart of Gold, aimed at providing vital support to family carers in Westmeath.

Family Carers Ireland says there is an urgent need for long-term solutions to address the financial hardship facing family carers amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Sarah Ann Buday (13) from Tuam, has been named the Netwatch Connacht Young Carer of the Year for going above and beyond for her young siblings and baby sister Esther (15 months) who has Trisomy21 and AVSD.

Family Carers Ireland is calling on the public to help shine a light on Ireland’s forgotten frontline by nominating a family carer or young carer they know for this year’s Netwatch Family Carer of the Year awards.

Family Carers Ireland is calling on the Government to ensure those caring for loved ones with additional needs receive fair compensation for the care they provide and are not excluded from supports due to their means.