Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister's answer was perfect. I have absolutely no follow-up on the direct answer. However, when I was having a cup of coffee this morning with other parents after the drop-off, the questions were a little more granular. When will they see the impact of the change? What will the dates be? What will it amount to, not necessarily annually? Many of these people are getting by week by week, month by month.

The cost-of-living crisis faces everyone, including those who have children in the early years sector. I would appreciate by way of a supplementary answer if the Minister could perhaps delve into the details of when parents will see more money in their pockets and genuinely feel the impact of what are absolutely groundbreaking changes to the provision and funding of childcare that are long overdue and so welcome. When I meet them for coffee next week, I want to be able to say dollar and cents when they will feel this difference.

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