Childcare Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2020

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Questions (169)

Danny Healy-Rae

Question:

169. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education and Skills the consideration being given to fund the wages of childcare workers to ensure reduced costs for parents and improve pay levels for childcare staff (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7411/20]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The issue raised by the Deputy does not come within the remit of my Department. Issues relating to the funding of childcare are a matter for my colleague the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs.

Question No. 170 answered with Question No. 122.