Preschool Services

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (540)

Pat Breen

Question:

626 Deputy Pat Breen asked the Minister for Health and Children the position regarding an application in respect of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32295/10]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children (Deputy Barry Andrews)

I have responsibility for implementing the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme, which was introduced in January of this year. However, the provision of assistance to children with special needs attending pre-schools is a matter for the Health Service Executive (HSE) and I have therefore referred this matter to the Executive for direct reply to the Deputy.