Alan Kelly
Ceist:547. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will meet with an organisation (details supplied) regarding its ongoing funding issues. [17629/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 April 2024
Ceisteanna (547)
Freagraí scríofa
I understand officials in my Department have agreed to meet with the service in question.
Ahead of a meeting, they have asked Tipperary Childcare Committee, with the support of Pobal, to make contact with the service.
The Deputy will be aware that special supports are available from my Department where a service is experiencing financial difficulty or has concerns about their viability. These supports, which can take the form of assisting services with interpreting analysis of staff ratios and cash flow, financial support for services, as well as more specialised advice and support appropriate to individual circumstances, are generally accessed through local City/County Childcare Committees.
I would encourage any service experiencing financial difficulty and who would like support to contact their local Childcare Committee in the first instance to access case management supports.