Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

Reports in the past couple of weeks illustrated some of the issues with some child care and crèche facilities. That emphasises the importance of ensuring there is a good inspection regime and every effort is made to ensure there is quality in the provision of child care facilities. One of the issues highlighted related to one person looking after 22 children in one crèche. The vast majority of crèches run very well but we must ensure there is a robust inspection regime and every service receives a visit in a year to reassure parents that children are being cared for appropriately in a safe environment.

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