Legislative amendments to underpin the implementation of key changes under the Pre-School Quality Agenda are currently being progressed including legislation to provide for the introduction of a registration system for pre-school services. Pre-school services are currently required to pay an annual registration fee to the HSE of between €40 and €80 depending on the level of service they provide. The range of fees are being reviewed and a final decision in relation to the level of the annual fee payable, which will also differ on the level of service provided, will be made shortly. It is intended that a significant portion of this additional funding will be utilised to support the development of an effective inspection framework to improve and maintain the quality of childcare services.