Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 April 2023
1274. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on the application for sustainability funding by a pre-school facility (details supplied). [17736/23]
View answerIt would not be appropriate for me to discuss any individual service in this reply.
My Department oversees a Case Management Process through which local City and County Childcare Committees (CCCs) and Pobal work together to assess and provide support to early learning and care services experiencing difficulties. This support can take the form of assisting services with interpreting analysis of staff ratios and cash flow, as well as more specialised advice and support appropriate to individual circumstances.
In some instances, financial supports may be deemed appropriate in tandem with the Case Management Process following the verification of a service’s need for a financial intervention.
While a service may not be eligible for this support at a point in time, their local CCC and Pobal can continue to provide non-financial operational supports through the Case Management Process. Should the financial situation of a service change in the future, it can be re-assessed for financial supports if deemed appropriate.
If any service has sustainability concerns, I would encourage them to reach out to their local CCC to start availing of supports through the Case Management Process.
