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

The Deputy will agree that the promotion of higher and more consistent quality right across the early years services requires a sustained effort involving many different actions and activities. I note his point regarding inspectors. Recruitment of inspectors is under way and it is my hope that all regions throughout the country will have a sufficient quota of inspectors as deemed appropriate in the circumstances. I expect progress to be made on the regulations in the course of July and I will keep the Deputy informed in that regard, as requested.

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