Robert Troy
Question:198. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will urgently review the level of funding for a community pre-school (details supplied). [44348/23]
View answerWednesday, 11 October 2023
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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 can include help with completing and interpreting analysis of staff ratios and cash flow, as well as more specialised advice and support appropriate to individual circumstances, such as in this case.
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.
I understand that Westmeath CCC has been providing support in the case in question.