Early Childhood Care and Education Funding

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2018

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Ceisteanna (433)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

433. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will direct that ECCE payments will have specific payment dates with no delays; the reason for delays to these payments; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38662/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs

The preliminary Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) payment was sent out to service providers on the 24 August. Please see the following link below for the full ECCE payment schedule for the programme year 18/19.

ECCE Payment