Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
1153. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will advise on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20815/22]
View answerPobal are the administrators of all childcare funding programmes on behalf of my Department, including the ECCE scheme, which is the subject of this question.
Pobal have informed my Department that there has been no withdrawal of ECCE funding for the child referred to in this question. My Department has directed Pobal to continue to fund this child's ECCE place until the end of the ECCE term in late June, so that she can return to her pre-school and complete the ECCE session with her friends.
If the child's parents have any on-going concerns about access to ECCE they and the pre-school provider can get support and advice from their local County Childcare Committee (CCC). Details of the local CCC can be found on the website myccc.ie.
