Ciara McGrath who previously worked full-time as a carer, has always been known for her kindness and compassion, spending her days looking after others.

The main care recipients are younger siblings and grandparents or other older relatives. More than half of young caregivers care for multiple people

Catherine Gregg of The Cottage, Ballinaclashet, Belgooly, Co Cork previously pleaded guilty to 17 different theft charges.