Early Childhood Care and Education
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-19
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Claire Kerrane (SF), Roscommon-Galway

In recent weeks especially, I have been contacted by a number of ECCE providers, as well as a number of childminders. So too have a number of my colleagues, and I am sure the Minister is well aware of this. They have been receiving commercial rates bills and have been contacted in relation to such moneys owed. I would like to know if the Minister is aware of this situation and what she intends to do about it in her role as Minister.

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Sitting date: 2026-02-19