Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 December 2022
400. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if a community preschool childcare facility (details supplied) can be included in the pilot hot meals to children in early learning and childcare settings scheme. [60609/22]
View answerOfficials will consider the Ballymore Community Childcare service in the Hot Meals pilot if they meet the criteria for inclusion in the initiative. The criteria are:
- serves a community suffering from disadvantage
- offers a part-time or sessional service
- doesn't currently offer hot meals
My officials will make contact with the service, discuss the initiative and invite them to take part.
As you know this pilot initiative will inform wider actions on supporting all young children and families to fully participate in early learning and childcare.
