Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

One of the reasons we need additional money in the form of a Supplementary Estimate is that our information campaign for the September measures increased demand more significantly than was anticipated. It is not an exact science. As we move to the introduction of the affordable childcare scheme towards the end of 2019, demand will increase again and move us to a new level of spending. As for whether we will have sufficient budgets, it is not just about the money; it is about when we begin the campaign. Following feedback from the Chairman and other Deputies and officials with whom I have discussed this, we think we should start it sooner than we originally anticipated and that will cost a little more.