Carer told to repay €22,000 after ‘year of hell’ caring for ill father
The Department of Social Protection has demanded a carer repay nearly €22,000 after a “year of hell” looking after his elderly father.
Noel McCarthy’s father is 78 years old and moved in with his son after his wife passed away from cancer.
On Lunchtime LiveMr McCarthy said a nurse made it clear to him that his father would not be able to manage living by himself.
“At the time I was working in full time employment,” he explained.
“But after three and a half years of looking after him, he...