Jan O'Sullivan
Ceist:67 Ms O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to a recent report by Barnardos on crèche and play group facilities in disadvantaged areas; his views on the convention that these services are not economically viable without State funding; the responsibility, if any, he takes for ensuring the provision of these services; the plans, if any, he has in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7799/99]