James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will respond to the Deputy because his assertions are outrageous. We put an expert interdepartmental group together across virtually all Departments. We had consultations with people involved in the sector, as well as with parents. We now have an extremely well thought out and considered plan for future investment in child care. It will provide parents with affordable and accessible child care services, as well as quality care for children. As money becomes available and the economy recovers from the fiasco Fianna Fáil left behind, we will continue to invest in this sector. We will do so prudently as money becomes available and in a very clear fashion.

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