Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

First, the issues of low pay and so on are much broader. I do not think there is any parent in Ireland who finds the cost of child care to be low. The issue with regard to the people providing these vital services earning low pay are broader Government issues and I am pleased the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is looking at this at an interdepartmental level.

In regard to the broader point the Deputy makes, my mind is not shut on it. I am not persuaded but I am open to having a conversation and teasing it out between now and Report Stage.