Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is a range of issues and the work has been ongoing. Last night's programme threw a sharp focus on the issues but there are initiatives under way at present. I reassure Deputies and parents that these are working towards registering all child care facilities. It is unbelievable that in this country we have allowed people to open child care facilities by simply notifying the HSE. That cannot go on and it will stop. It is the legacy and what we have allowed to happen in the sector. The responsibility for that would encompass the approach to children in a very general way.

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