Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

There have been three meetings between representatives of the sector and representatives of my Department through the early years forum over the last week. I spoke to some of the sector representatives and the provider representatives leaving it yesterday. I spoke to my officials. There was a sense that there had been a really good meeting yesterday. My officials notified me last night that they were looking to write up the details of the proposals. They will come to me first and then they will go out to the sector, which is why that email yesterday asked for some patience. I have not seen the details yet - but I hope. I have asked my officials to undertake this work having heard the concern across the sector. I am hoping we will have something good, some clarity and something that will be welcomed, in the next in the next day or two.