John Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

I refer the Deputy to Fintan O'Toole again.

The level of capitation allowed for in this scheme is significantly higher than that proposed under the NESF's proposed free preschool year scheme and is far higher than that allowed for under the equivalent scheme operating in Northern Ireland, which amounts to £30 per week, despite having similar conditions. Given current budgetary circumstances, I am glad that it is higher not just than the fees charged in most services in Ireland but by a great many in Dublin.

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