Alex White (Dublin South, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Clearly, a resource issue is involved. We must find resources in order to expand child care. As the economy continues to recover and as more people work or are available to work, which is a good thing, access to child care will put pressure on them. This is something that the current Government, for the remainder of its life, and the next Government, whichever parties comprise it, will need to address as a priority. The Minister's group will assist this Government and the next in ensuring that we put in place a more robust and expansive system of child care.

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