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flag Romanian grandmother’s EU worker status appeal over unpaid care for grandchildren to be decided by Ireland’s Supreme Court.

flag The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a Romanian grandmother who claims she should have received a carer allowance in Ireland for providing 35 hours of weekly care to her grandchildren with special needs, despite not being recognized as a habitual resident. flag Her application was denied because Irish authorities deemed her not a "worker" under EU law, citing lack of economic activity and potential burden on the state, though her grandchildren met care criteria. flag Previous appeals and a High Court review were rejected, with judges noting she lacked sufficient resources and economic activity, though one judge acknowledged the injustice compared to Irish citizens in similar situations. flag The Supreme Court granted leave, citing the case's public importance in clarifying the definition of "worker" under EU law, which could affect future claims by EU citizens providing unpaid care in Ireland.

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