Early Childhood Care and Education
Dail Éireann — 2021-07-06
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Pauline Tully (SF), Cavan-Monaghan

What steps is the Minister taking in regard to assessing the childcare needs of parents in County Cavan, where many service providers are indicating they are no longer taking children under two years of age? They are claiming that this is due to the financial strain of meeting early years services regulations under the Child Care Act 1991. What consideration is being given to forward planning for childcare places and service provision in County Cavan and at national level?

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Sitting date: 2021-07-06