Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I thank the witnesses for the presentation. It is useful to have this meeting. Mr. Jeyes mentioned that RTE specifically targeted three crèches on the basis of inspection reports in which the HSE had previously raised reservations. Still, RTE did not make any child protection complaint to the Garda Síochána. Can Mr. Jeyes confirm that he said that? What were the concerns of the HSE about the three crèches? When did RTE get copies of the inspection reports highlighting the HSE concerns? What action has the HSE taken arising from the inspection reports that highlighted concerns?

People mentioned the raising of the bar with regard to qualifications of those caring for our children. Until we genuinely address the fact that we expect professional people with qualifications to mind our children for €10 an hour, we are fooling ourselves.