asked the Minister for Education if he has considered the pre-school education of children in rural Ireland; and where they will be accommodated.
743.
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asked the Minister for Education if he has considered the pre-school education of children in rural Ireland; and where they will be accommodated.
743.
asked the Minister for Education if free school travel will be available to pre-school children in rural Ireland; and if transport will also be provided for mothers who accompany their children should they so wish.
With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle I propose to take Questions Nos. 742 and 743 together.
Examination of the proposals of the Government in relation to the implementation of a programme of support for nursery and playgroup operations has not yet been completed. As this matter involves a number of Departments it is not possible at this stage to give precise information as requested in the questions from the Deputy.