Dáil debates

Wednesday, 21 March 2007

Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages

 

6:00 pm

Photo of David StantonDavid Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 16:

In page 5, between lines 12 and 13, to insert the following:

1.—"The Minister for Social and Family Affairs shall, within 3 months of the commencement of this Act, lay before each House of the Oireachtas, a report on the introduction of targeted social and community supports for young carers.".

I have raised this issue many times. The social partners which make up the real Parliament where all the decisions are made have now decided that the issue of young carers should form part of a study. I want to record my concern for young carers who are small in number but have to care for a parent and carry out very intimate functions. They should receive more support than they are getting. I ask the Minister to push that issue with his colleagues.

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