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- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Feb 2011)
Barry Andrews: I have responsibility for the implementation of the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which was introduced in January 2010. The ECCE scheme is a universal scheme which provides children with a free pre-school year prior to commencing primary school. There is no entitlement under the scheme to any additional provision. The scheme does, however, include a number of provisions...
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (1 Feb 2011)
Barry Andrews: I have responsibility for the implementation of the free Preschool Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) scheme which was introduced in January 2010. This is a universal scheme which provides children with a free preschool year prior to commencing primary school. Approximately 4,300 preschool services, 95% of those operating in the State, are participating in the ECCE scheme and...
- Written Answers — Adoption Services: Adoption Services (1 Feb 2011)
Barry Andrews: As this is a service matter it has been referred to the HSE for direct reply.