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

There is no hassle and I am sure she will answer it the next time. Have we the people with skill sets to man this system or how will it be manned and maintained? We all know that computer systems are quite fickle and may break down, particularly when the system will be inundated in the middle of August, when people will want to register to avail of the scheme or to apply for the September intake under the early childhood care and education, ECCE, scheme, or when children enrol for the first time. Have we properly-resourced people with the proper skill sets to maintain the system within Pobal or the Department? We must ensure that, when the system goes down, it is back on track very quickly in order that people do not miss out on the opportunity to avail of subsidies or whatever benefits to which they are entitled.

Having seen last week how the system works, is the Minister confident that it is user friendly?

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