Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
1492. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding efforts to reopen a facility (details supplied) in County Longford; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54798/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, my Department does not directly provide childcare - rather we fund the provision of childcare through individuals, companies and community/not-for-profit groups. Therefore, following the closure of the existing childcare provider in this location, I requested that Pobal and Longford CCC work with local bodies and potential partners in relation to the re-establishment of a service for the local community.
Unfortunately, my Department did not receive a viable proposal for the creation of a childcare service at that time. However, my Department is currently in discussions with Longford CCC with the aim of progressing a procurement process as soon as possible to source a suitable operator for a childcare service in this area.
