Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Very much so. I refer the Senator to the programme for Government and improvements that have been made following a direct focus on the part of Government to increase investment in childcare. Also, parental leave has been increased. These are issues that are the subject of pre-budget discussions and will undoubtedly be included in the Budget Statement of the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, later in the year.