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148 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government his response to a recent set of proposals from the National Children's Nurseries Association; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5369/99]
Written Answers. - Child Care Facilities.
My Department is participating in the interdepartmental committee which has recently commenced work on a White Paper on a national childcare strategy which will address all issues in relation to the provision of childcare facilities. I intend to consider the issue raised by the National Children's Nurseries Association in that context.