Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 June 2020
1010. Deputy Stephen Donnelly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if consideration of an overage exemption in the case of a child (details supplied) in view of exceptional circumstances will be granted. [8665/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials from my Department have reviewed the application for an overage exemption referred to by the Deputy, and due to the unique circumstances of this case, have approved the application.
The parents of the child referred to by the Deputy have been informed that their child can avail of the free pre-school provision from the commencement of the programme in September 2020, for 5 days a week, to the end of the ECCE programme year.
I wish this family the very best for the future.
