Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Health when the National Positive Ageing Strategy will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7493/13]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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To ask the Minister for Health when the National Positive Ageing Strategy will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7514/13]

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 28, 42 and 111 together.

The Programme for Government has committed to completing and implementing the National Positive Ageing Strategy so that older people are recognised, supported and enabled to live independent full lives.

The Strategy will be a high level document outlining Ireland’s vision for ageing and older people and the national goals and objectives required to promote positive ageing. It will be an over-arching cross-departmental policy that will be the blueprint for age related policy and service delivery across Government in the years ahead.

The Strategy is being developed within the constraints of the present fiscal situation. The intention of the Strategy is not to propose new service developments. The strategy will set the strategic direction for Government policy on ageing by outlining the priority areas requiring action. It will be a matter for individual Departments/agencies to identify how best they respond to the challenges posed by an ageing population.

The Strategy was considered by the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy at its meeting on Tuesday last and will be brought to Government shortly.