Childcare Services
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-04
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Mike Kennelly (FG), Labour Panel

I thank the Minister of State. I must get a copy of that answer from him, as I do not have it, but I welcome his verbal response. He mentioned positive feedback from the steering group. Obviously, not everyone will be happy with regulations that have to be put in place over the next three years. The cost side of things is still a real worry. For small, home-based providers, what seem like small expenses can add up quickly. The Minister of State mentioned that the Minister hoped to go back to the steering groups and childminding associations to engage with them again, as there is a bit of time left, so that everybody can be happy when these regulations are implemented and put into place.
I mentioned Tusla but that is for another day's work. I have my arguments with it. I thank the Minister of State and I really hope that we can come to amicable conclusions when this is over.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-04