Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
359. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his views on the case of a person (details supplied) in County Limerick regarding the early childhood care and education programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41805/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme is implemented by my Department and provides free pre-school for children before they commence primary school.
Parents of a child with special needs can make an application to my Department for an exemption which will allow the child to access the ECCE programme over a two year period. My Department has not received any application for an exemption in respect of this child and I understand that officials in my Department have contacted the pre-school provider who will make the parents aware of the application procedures in this matter.
