Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
979. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will give consideration to the establishment of a cross-departmental working group for the purposes of examining, assessing and coordinating the needs of young carers, to be carried out under the auspices of his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13738/23]
View answerA number of Government Departments are engaged in supporting young carers, including the Departments of Health, Social Protection and my own Department.
I am happy to agree to the Deputy's suggestion of giving consideration to the establishment of a cross-departmental group to consider how best the Government can support young carers.
Officials of my Department intend to meet with officials of the relevant Departments to consider this issue. The question of which Department is best placed to lead the process will be considered by the officials.
