Rules relating to the carers' allowance have been eased by the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs, Mr Ahern. The scheme is being extended to carers of all people between 16 and 65 who require full-time care and attention, regardless of the income source of the care recipient.
Rules on carers' allowance eased
Rules relating to the carers' allowance have been eased by the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs, Mr Ahern
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