Early Childhood Care and Education
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-24
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Claire Kerrane (SF), Roscommon-Galway

I too welcome the publication of the report. The ECCE is an important scheme, which I acknowledge. The report acknowledges the very good points and positives in relation to ECCE. It is important for parents, children and providers because where it is provided it is very well done. Some of the challenges the report highlighted are around availability, accessibility, the hours and weeks and the adult-child ratio. Parts of the report are learnings and will provide the Department with ideas around changes and flexibility. Concerning the next steps now that it has been published and given the space we are in now, will there be an implementation plan? How does the Minister see this moving forward?

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Sitting date: 2024-10-24