Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2021
264. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if antigen tests will be provided for the childhood sector free; and if his attention has been drawn to a crèche (details supplied) that cannot afford antigen tests. [61112/21]
View answerMy Department is currently working with the HSE to finalise an antigen testing programme for early learning and childcare services. My Department will announce more details on this before Christmas.
The antigen testing programme for early learning and childcare services will be similar to the antigen testing programme that has recently been rolled out in primary schools.
Antigen tests will be provided free to children and childcare workers who are in the same group, or pod, of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in an early learning and childcare service.
