Early Childhood Care and Education

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Ceisteanna (1182)

Niamh Smyth

Ceist:

1182. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the details of the early childhood care and education scheme for persons living in Northern Ireland but working in the Republic of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29705/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Children are required to be resident in the State and have a PPSN to avail of ECCE. Children who are resident in Northern Ireland can access the Northern Irish Pre-school Education Programme.