Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)

I appreciate how infuriating it is and I could identify them myself in various areas, where these specific buildings, which were committed to be early learning and childcare facilities have either had a price placed on them that is far beyond what anybody could pay or the design of the building, on occasion, sometimes is not even appropriate. It is there in name as an early learning and childcare facility but in reality, the manner in which it has been built is not appropriate for that. Capital investment, which the Deputy referenced, may be required to fit it out. Oftentimes, the developer may choose to go for a change of use. All of these are the issues we need to knock on the head.

We have engaged on the ground and I acknowledge the engagement we had with the city and county managers. They have been helpful in this regard and this has informed our engagement on the ground with the various local authorities. It would appear some local authorities are better than others so there are opportunities to learn from best practice in one over the other.

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