Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 September 2012
1515. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health the action plan that has been put in place regarding the implementation of the carer's strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37054/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe National Carers’ Strategy, which was published in July, sets the strategic direction for future policies, services and supports provided by Government Departments and agencies for carers. It sets out a Vision to work towards and an ambitious set of National Goals and Objectives to guide policy development and service delivery to ensure that carers feel valued and supported to manage their caring responsibilities with confidence and are empowered to have a life of their own outside of caring. The Strategy also contains a Roadmap for Implementation, which outlines the Actions that will be taken to deliver on the Goals and Objectives of the Strategy. The Roadmap also outlines the timelines and the Department with responsibility for their implementation.
Each Department will produce an annual report on progress, which will be published on their website. A progress report on the overall implementation of the Strategy will be produced on a periodic basis over the lifetime of the Strategy and presented to the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy. Currently, each Department is in the process of appointing a senior official to take responsibility for their Department’s actions and for the provision of up-dates for the Cabinet Committee.
