Careers week underway

Photo: © Carers Association

The 11th National Carers Week gets underway across the country today.

Over 350 thousand people in Ireland identify themselves as a Family Carer – but their efforts often go unnoticed.

It’s being officially launched at 10:30am this morning, with 12-year-old Jack Renton, the winner of the Young People’s Award among the guests.

Liam O’Sullivan, coordinator of National Carers Week, says it’s important to recognise Family Carers: