A proposal to establish a independent Commission on Care for Older Persons has been approved by the Government. The proposal was made by the Minister for Health and the Minister of State for Older People.

The Commission, which is due to be established in January 2024, will examine the provision of health and social care services and supports for older persons and make recommendations to the Government for their strategic development.

Subsequently, a cross-departmental group will be established under the auspices of the Commission to consider whether the supports for positive ageing across the life course are fit-for-purpose and to develop a costed implementation plan for options to optimise these supports.