Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
1016. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to provide an update on the case of a child (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36116/23]
View answerBetter Start in pobal are responsible for supporting Early Learning and Childcare services through the Access and Inclusion Model (AIM).
Key to AIM is assessment of a child’s needs. In many instances this will require an onsite visit and observation by a Better Start Early Years Specialist. This generally occurs in September or October once ECCE has commenced and the child can be observed.
In some instances this can occur through earlier or where there is a particular circumstance warranting earlier assessment.
Bette Start has informed the Department that the assessment has occurred and a decision has been made. This Department understands that the decision was communicated to both parent and provider on July 20th.
