Róisín Shortall
Question:432 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the plans, if any, he has in relation to the provision of pre-school education; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20468/98]
Written Answers. - Early Childhood Education.
The Deputy will be aware that earlier this year I held a national forum on early childhood education. My objective in holding the forum was to allow all groups with an interest in this area to put forward their views as how best to co-ordinate and support the future development of early childhood education services. The report on the outcome of the forum has been received in my Department and is currently being considered as part of the preparation of a White Paper on early childhood education.