Half of cancer patients feel diagnosis negatively impacts career, new study shows
There have been calls for a State backed back-to-work scheme for cancer patents.
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There have been calls for a State backed back-to-work scheme for cancer patents.
A new €60 million scheme as part of the total package will go to businesses which have been unable to access Government funding until now.
Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys said the money will have to be paid back.
The grant of €100 per applicant is available from Cystic Fibrosis Ireland.
The wage subsidy scheme will also be extended but the Taoiseach indicated a move away from supports towards greater employment.
The Finance Minister noted the ‘particular’ value of the scheme to government.
He briefed her on the gradual steps Ireland is taking to reopen its economy.
Another package of business supports will be announced shortly, said Minister Heather Humphreys.
Revenue generated the first tranche of payments to employers last Friday worth €5.1 million.
The package comes after the public was told to avoid all non-essential contact and travel.
Around 6% of the population in Ireland is living with a rare disease such as PKU and cystic fibrosis.
The report was submitted and discussed in Cabinet yesterday.
New documents obtained under FOI detail what would be involved in the supports.
Sinn Féin’s Sean Crowe says access to mental health care is ‘missing or thin on the ground’ in his constituency.
Resource teachers are in addition to the mainstream class teacher.
But only as an interim measure.
They include supports for being environmentally friendly and for investment.
Barnardos said that of action isn’t taken, lasting damage could be inflicted on children and parents.
Over one-in-two entrepreneurs surveyed believe the lack of finance options for start-ups was stifling the growth of new businesses.
Under the current Mental Health Act, while involuntary patients are entitled to a have their detention reviewed by a mental health tribunal, voluntary patients are not afforded the same rights.