Jillian van Turnhout (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister. As she was in attendance for the previous session, it is great that we do not have to repeat what we said.

The issue of children experiencing poverty is one to which the committee should give further consideration. I know that Deputy Ciara Conway is compiling a report on it for the committee.

The issue of registration and inspections and a breach of trust arose, but we can deal with it in our next session. Also, we are scheduled to talk to the Minister about the early years strategy in the coming weeks.

I listened to what the Minister had to say this morning when she emphasised that we should focus on investment rather than taxation. Perhaps it will surprise the Chairman when I say I agree with everything she said on the matter and that it is only a matter of deciding how to do it. I do not have questions because I totally agree with the strategy outlined this morning.