Self-employed people in the North West feel abandoned by the state when they fall ill.

 

That's according to Donegal Senator Manus Boyle, who has raised serious concern over the welfare for this cohort of workers.

 

There are calls on the Government to provide more leeway for these people when accessing medical cards or illness benefits.

 

Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Boyle says when someone like this becomes sick, every door is closed them when they are already under huge financial pressure.

Self-employed people in the North West feel abandoned by the state when they fall ill.
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That's according to Donegal Senator Manus Boyle, who has raised serious concern over the welfare for this cohort of workers.
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There are calls on the Government to provide more leeway for these people when accessing medical cards or illness benefits.
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Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Boyle says when someone like this becomes sick, every door is closed them when they are already under huge financial pressure.

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