72% of carers never received respite


72% of carers say they’ve never received respite, and 69% report finding it hard to make ends meet.

They’re among the findings of the State of Caring Survey for 2024, compiled by Family Carers Ireland.

It questioned 2,000 carers across the country.

Catherine Cox from the group says carers are being systematically let down:

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