Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

A significant amount of progress has been made on the quality agenda. Anybody engaged in the service, both service providers and consumers of the service, will testify to improvements over a wide range of areas. I accept what Deputy Troy is saying in so far as the publication of the regulations is concerned. However, the Department is continuing to build on the actions to date and we are anxious at all times to ensure that quality in the early years service is improved. Following the receipt of the legal advice, I expect all matters to be finalised so as to allow the regulations to be made during the course of July. I undertake to keep in contact with the Deputy and inform him of further progress.

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