Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
1105. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if the guidelines on childminders reopening following this period of closure will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5556/20]
View answerMy Department is continuing to progress readiness measures in preparation of phased reopening of early learning and care and school-age facilities, including childminders, in line with the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.
Phase 3 of the Roadmap, which is currently scheduled to begin on 29 June, provides for the opening of childminders (along with the opening of creches and preschools) for essential workers, in a phased manner. Guidance, cleared by Public Health experts, will be issued by my Department over the coming weeks.
