Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 139: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the progress made in regard to the commitment given in the Programme for Government to develop in conjunction with the recognised voluntary groups, a new national positive ageing strategy. [18586/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy may be aware the new Office for Older People was established on 30th January 2008. The resources of the new Office, which is currently staffed by officials from the Department of Health and Children, will be strengthened by the addition of staff of the National Council on Ageing and Older People. Legislation to disestablish the Council is being prepared.

A key function of the new Office is to develop a new Strategy for Positive Ageing. The initial preparatory work for the Strategy has commenced.