Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

In last October's budget, the affordable child care scheme was announced to much fanfare. Regrettably, however, the relevant legislation has still not been introduced. Is it in the Taoiseach's power to be able to fast-track that legislation? There are 23,000 employees in 4,500 crèches across the country who are waiting for this legislation to be brought forward. They were promised it and they are awaiting the money. Perhaps the Taoiseach could help.

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