The organisation says an increase is needed in October's budget
Family Carers Ireland is calling for carers' payments to rise to €325 a week.
The organisation says an increase is needed in October's budget, to reflect the real cost of providing full-time care to a loved one at home.
As part of its pre-budget submission, the group is also calling for the means test to be abolished.

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