Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
656. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the support and assistance that has been provided to prevent the closure of a crèche (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13861/22]
View answerMy Department funds a national network of County Childcare Committees (CCC) who provide support and advice to early learning and childcare (ELC) providers including support on operating the various funding schemes provided by the Department and assistance for parents on accessing funding schemes and place. Contact details for all of the CCCs are available at myccc.ie
The Dublin City Childcare Committee (DCCC) team has been in contact with the service in question and is providing appropriate support including:
1. Updating the manager on current and upcoming DCEDIY funding schemes,
2. Outlining the potential for the service, going forward.
3. Providing support and guidance to bring about a change of ownership of the service.
The DCCC Development Officer has offered to call on site or virtually to provide advice and training (as required) to ensure the viability of this service.
