Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)

That is a matter that can be examined and monitored.

This is only the beginning of a very ambitious child care strategy embarked upon by the Minister for Finance and the Government in the budget. A number of initiatives are being taken. I would have liked to mention another number but, for reasons of time, I am constrained from doing so. It is important to bear in mind that this is a multi-annual strategy. It is a clear commitment by the Government to tackle this area and make progress upon it.

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