Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2023
632. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Health what actions he has taken to establish a commission to examine care and supports for older people, which is a commitment in the programme for Government; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3302/23]
View answerThe Government is committed to supporting healthy, positive ageing and ensuring that older persons can continue to live independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
The Programme for Government (2020) commits to the establishment of a commission on care that will ‘assess how we care for older people and examine alternatives to meet the diverse needs of our older citizens’, learning the lessons from COVID-19.
In 2022 preliminary desk research was undertaken within my Department in preparation for the establishment of a commission on care. In 2023 the scoping and planning for the commission on care will be further advanced as a priority.
