Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 July 2020
256. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if a costings process has been carried out on the provision of State-funded insurance for the childcare sector; if his Department has carried out a risk analysis; if so, the findings of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19444/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraEarly learning and care and school age childcare services are required to have valid insurance in accordance with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016.
These services are provided by private operators, and they source insurance from commercial insurers.
My Department has not carried out research into the cost of the provision of State funded insurance for the childcare sector. I should add that the provision of State-funded insurance is a matter for the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform.
