Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress that has been made on implementing the national carer's strategy as contained in the Programme for Government; if she has had any discussion with the Department of Health regarding developing such a strategy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6748/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The national carer's strategy does not come under the remit of my Department. The Taoiseach gave responsibility for the carer's strategy to Minister of State in Department of Health Kathleen Lynch in 2011. Therefore this is a matter for the Department of Health.