Early Childhood Care and Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2020

Tuesday, 7 July 2020

Questions (579)

Dara Calleary

Question:

579. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs further to Parliamentary Question No. 1096 of 13 May 2020, if an exception will be made for a child (details supplied) in County Mayo to allow them to avail of their entitlement of two years ECCE, early childhood care and education; if the supporting documentation in the form of medical evidence was examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13850/20]

Written answers

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

Officials from my Department have reviewed the appeal referred to by the Deputy, having regard to the eligibility criteria for the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme. An overage exemption has been approved, due to the exceptional circumstances of the case.

This decision has been communicated to the parents of the child referred to.