Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

The Minister referred to the early start initiative and to the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan. What communication is taking place between the Minister for Education and Science — perhaps the Minister of State is the appropriate person — and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform with regard to the new child care facilities being built around the country? The emphasis seems to be on child care. Is there an input from the Department of Education and Science into the pre-school element of those facilities?

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