Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

As I indicated, I am intensively engaging with the sector. I identified how that is proceeding. We have already met three times. Some of the Deputy's questions are related to those asked by Deputy Rabbitte, such as on the issue of how one prioritises, especially in the case of a phased reopening in line with the public health advice. It must be phased; we cannot bring all children back in at once. Along with the advisory group, I am looking at and working through issues such as that of essential workers, as well as the already vulnerable children who attending a private provider or other centre.

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