It's National Carers Week, which shines a light on the more than 500-thousand people who care for loved ones at home. Among them is Sinead Tighe from Tallaght, who is a full-time carer to her son Daniel. She and Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland joined Elizabeth in studio. Image: Getty<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It's National Carers Week, which shines a light on the more than 500-thousand people who care for loved ones at home. Among them is Sinead Tighe from Tallaght, who is a full-time carer to her son Daniel. She and Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland joined Elizabeth in studio. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's National Carers Week, which shines a light on the more than 500-thousand people who care for loved ones at home. Among them is Sinead Tighe from Tallaght, who is a full-time carer to her son Daniel. She and Catherine Cox from Family Carers Ireland joined Elizabeth in studio. Image: Getty Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ireland's "hidden army" of carers call for better support and reform

Dublin Today with Elisabeth Hearst is a news and current affairs show highlighting the key issues affecting Dubliners and the people of Ireland's capital city. It also sheds light on under reported topics, giving locals a platform to share their stories. From hard-hitting news to cultural insights, entertainment, and lifestyle, we cover the stories that matter - informing, engaging, and reflecting the pulse of the city.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Dublin Today with Elisabeth Hearst is a news and current affairs show highlighting the key issues affecting Dubliners and the people of Ireland's capital city. It also sheds light on under reported topics, giving locals a platform to share their stories. From hard-hitting news to cultural insights, entertainment, and lifestyle, we cover the stories that matter - informing, engaging, and reflecting the pulse of the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin Today with Elisabeth Hearst is a news and current affairs show highlighting the key issues affecting Dubliners and the people of Ireland's capital city. It also sheds light on under reported topics, giving locals a platform to share their stories. From hard-hitting news to cultural insights, entertainment, and lifestyle, we cover the stories that matter - informing, engaging, and reflecting the pulse of the city. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Ireland's "hidden army" of carers call for better support and reform

Ireland's "hidden army" of carers call for better support and reform