Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
607. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if essential workers who work from home can avail of childcare services under the current level 5 restrictions, given the possible ambiguity in two separate sources (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1811/21]
View answerEssential workers who work from home can avail of childcare services under the current level 5 restrictions.
There was previously an ambiguity in information from the two separate sources provided but this has now been rectified.
As per the updated information on gov.ie "childcare services are open for vulnerable children and children of essential workers. Essential workers who are eligible to access childcare services include those who are working from home".
Further information for parents about accessing childcare services during the 11th-31st January period is available on a Parent FAQ which can be accessed via this link: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/8fdc1-faqs-for-parents-of-children-in-early-learning-and-care-and-school-age-childcare-services-07-january/.
