National carers strategy review
Deputy Kerrane asked when the carers strategy would be reviewed and whether funding would be ring-fenced. The Taoiseach said the review would begin shortly and carers’ role would be central to implementation.
The programme for Government contains a commitment to review and update the national carers strategy, the most recent version of which was published in 2012. We know the enormous contribution carers make in looking after some of our most vulnerable citizens every day of the week. We know the impact Covid-19 has had on those carers. When will the review and update of the national carers strategy happen? Unlike in 2012, will funding be ring-fenced to ensure the strategy is implemented correctly?
Comment on this
That review will commence shortly but I will come back to the Deputy with an exact timeline. Underpinning all of this is the role of carers in our society and their centrality in assisting people and communities. Recognising their role will be a key part of the implementation of the programme for Government.