Dr. Fergal Lynch:

In terms of the framework for action, I can confirm that we are taking it into account. Our focus is to develop a logistical model that will work. No reflection on the framework but I think we need to go a bit further in terms of specifying and understanding how a model would work.

We would be committed to after-school regulation. In respect of new registrations and the approach to that, we are very anxious to finalise those regulations which would provide for registration in that early years sector. We have been somewhat delayed and would like to move that forward. The next significant area after that will be after-school regulation.