Child Care Services Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2017

Thursday, 9 February 2017

Ceisteanna (273)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Ceist:

273. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to provide additional funding through a committee (details supplied) to child care providers in Cork city in the community setting; if she will provide additional staffing in the context of changes in regulations; when this funding will be available to drawdown; the timeframe; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [6552/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

I am aware of the additional needs of childcare providers in Cork City as a result of the full implementation of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016. I am committed to assisting services who find themselves in difficulty owing to these changes, and I will be making an announcement shortly in this regard.