Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2017
260. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the under three years of age subgroup of the early years forum will produce their recommendations to support and sustain provision for children under three in ECCE; and when this information will be readily available for consideration. [26348/17]
View answerI am aware that the 0-3 age group presents particular issues for early years service providers. In an effort to better understand the range of issues being faced I have asked a sub-group of the Early Years Forum to examine the evidence in this regard and to consider appropriate measures to alleviate any identified sustainability issues. This group has met on a number of occasions and is due to report back to me and the Early Years Forum in the coming weeks. It is my intention that the outcome of the groups consideration of the issue will inform my consideration of the forthcoming Estimates and budgetary process for 2018.
