Estimated 71,000 children in Ireland taking care of a parent or siblings due to parental alcohol problems.
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has called on the Government to remember the “hidden carers” - the thousands of children caring for siblings and parents due to parental alcohol problems and take the necessary steps to improve these children’s lives.
Speaking during National Carers Week, Alcohol Action Ireland Director Fiona Ryan said: “There are a significant number of children in Ireland today living with alcohol-dependent parents. These children have had to take on the role of carer to their younger siblings and parents. In families where there are alcohol problems, the role of child and parent can be reversed, with the child taking on an inappropriate level of responsibility. It can mean a child having to ensure their younger siblings are fed, dressed, safe and going to school.
Source: Alcohol Action Ireland, 13/06/2011
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