364 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs if he, his predecessors, his Department or his Minister of State have had direct or indirect input into the unpublished national carers strategy; the nature of that input if applicable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43752/10]

As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for the National Carer's Strategy rests with my colleague, the Minister for Social Protection.

While my Department was not directly involved, it would have been consulted and supplied information in relation to Dormant Accounts funding for training for carers and grants to Community and Voluntary organisations.

In addition, the former Combat Poverty Agency, now part of my Department, made a submission and also attended meetings as part of the consultation process.