Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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I asked the officials about emergency placements. On the point made by Mr. Wolfe, there are thousands of childminders. I am not trying to couch my language. I note the remarks of Mr. Wolfe in respect of the process and ask him to, please, allay my fears in this regard. If a regulatory regime for childminding is put in place by way of secondary legislation once the proposed Bill is enacted, will there be an inspectorate-type of regime for childminding, including for people who care for children in their own homes, that will involve compliance with hazard analysis and critical control points, HACCP, systems and health and safety legislation? If I am interpreting Mr. Wolfe correctly, there is a process under way in that regard.