Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
588. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the review of the national childcare scheme will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25626/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 26 of the Childcare Support Act 2018 provides for a review of the operation of the National Childcare Scheme (NCS) to commence 12 months after the first payment of subsidies under the scheme.
The purpose for the Review is to provide key data and information to support the future development of the NCS. It will provide a basis for the DCEDIY to consider how effectively the NCS is operating and whether it is meeting the objectives which are meaningfully measurable within the first year.
The Review, which is being undertaken by Frontier Economics, commenced in March 2021. It will draw on a range of sources, including existing data, stakeholder interviews and a survey of providers and parents (currently underway). The Review is expected to be completed in Q3 2021.
