Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
554. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the steps she will take to ensure the initiation of the affordable childcare scheme continues to meet requirements and provides a high-quality service; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41817/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department engages with key partners and stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure that all of our schemes meet their objectives and the needs of parents and providers.
Our consultation mechanisms include an Early Years Forum which I set up in 2016 and there are also sub-groups looking at specific concerns. There are also operationally focused groups and consultation groups looking at how my Department’s schemes operate.
The Department of Education and Skills, Tusla and Pobal all undertake inspections of childcare services to ensure that the service providers meet all relevant standards and requirements.
