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Tens of thousands of Carers across the country have been blindsided by letters from Revenue telling them they may face tax bills going back years. Labour's social protection spokesperson Mark Wall says it's causing serious financial and emotional stress to families who are already carrying an enormous burden. Deputy Ward says Carer’s Allowance is means tested, and for many people that created a genuine and understandable belief that they didn't owe tax. Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary has said that information shared from his Department to Revenue relating to the Carer's Allowance will be forward looking, and that less than 10% of the 104,000 people who receive Carer's Allowance or benefit will have any tax liability For more on this, Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Deborah Kett from Crusheen, whose daughter has cystic fibrosis on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Natee Meepian's Images via Canva