Preschool Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2013

Thursday, 13 June 2013

Ceisteanna (186)

Terence Flanagan

Ceist:

186. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she has given any consideration to the call of the Association of Childhood Professionals for a standard childhood sector contract to be developed, which includes permanent contracts in preschools to improve continuity in the workplace and bring greater job security for staff; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28489/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The employment of pre-school staff is a matter for each individual childcare service and therefore I do not have a role in this matter. The question of development of standard childcare sector contracts is a matter for consideration by the sector itself.