Niamh Smyth
Ceist:2316. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the reason the second year is not being granted to children at a playschool; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32438/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (2316)
Freagraí scríofa
I wish to state from the outset that it is regrettable that the person named is unable to secure a place for her son in the pre-school of their choice.
As you may be aware the Early Years sector childcare services are privately run or operated by community/not for profit services and my Department cannot act in the role of employer. Whilst my Department provides a range of supports through childcare programme funding and capitation payments to support the sector, childcare providers, as independent businesses, are free to set their own admission and enrolment policies. I regret that I cannot intervene on this matter.
I would urge the person named to contact her local County Childcare Committee (contact details supplied in the table) who are best placed to help in securing an alternative ECCE place for her son.
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