Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 April 2013
221. Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of primary level schools in Connaught that operate the ECCE scheme on their grounds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [17902/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme was introduced in January 2010 and provides for one free pre-school year for all eligible children in the year before commencing primary school.
Out of a total of 558 pre-school services in the Connaught region, which are under contract with this Department to deliver the ECCE programme, 72 have indicated that they are located on the grounds of primary level schools.
