The call follows the amalgamation of the Carers Association and Caring for Carers to form a new body called Family Carers Ireland.
Local area manager Richie Molloy says going forward the group will have a much stronger voice for family carers with the new organisation representing over 200,000 family carers nationally.
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He wants carers to ensure their voice is heard by those seeking election in the Tipperary constituency.