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Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: How many cases has the Department dealt with today as regards that funding model? How much has it actually-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Yes.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Relatively, there is a very low uptake on that.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Really, it is not working. If it was working then multiple service providers would look for it.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Can I ask-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I have a final question about the chart of accounts because it was very late when some providers were informed about the burden that was being imposed on them in respect of having to provide access to accountancy packages. What was the thought process around this? Was there any recognition from the Department relating to the additional burden that would place on providers, which may have...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: Did Ms Fleming consult the providers?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: What was the feedback?

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: With regard to supports-----

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: That is fine.

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for letting me back in. I am not sure the area of childminders was brought up previously. We rely heavily on our childminder for our two year-old and three and a half year-old. She provides a fantastic service and we cannot speak highly enough of her. She has also expressed her concerns and fears from listening to the issues from small services and what...

Joint Committee On Children, Equality, Disability, Integration And Youth: Issues Facing the Early Childhood Sector: Discussion (Resumed) (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: I thank Mr. Wolfe for that comprehensive response. Childminding Ireland probably would say that it is not funded to the level that is required for the outreach it needs to have in respect of these transformative measures. It is trying to get people in, trying to ensure the proper information is being shared and trying to ensure that any of the issues or challenges that childminders may have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update and timeline on projects (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49726/23]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 194. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will develop a centralised national database for children with special needs at primary and secondary level to streamline forward planning by the NCSE and ensure school supports and places are provided within local communities. [49436/23]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Sports Funding (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 231. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to provide details on what criteria or factors will be taken into account when determining the timing of the reopening of the large scale sport infrastructure fund, LSSIF, for new applications; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49945/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 245. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to detail the planned and already provided accommodation (details supplied) from 2018 - 2023 within Mayo County Council that will benefit from this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49517/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 246. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what immediate steps are being taken to hold the executive of Mayo County Council accountable for the current stagnation in the delivery of the affordable housing scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49522/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 247. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government what measures will be implemented to expedite the development of affordable housing within the Mayo County Council area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49523/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to confirm whether there is a strategic plan in place to ensure that such delays are not encountered in future affordable housing scheme deliveries and that Mayo County Council has a plan to deliver affordable housing. [49524/23]

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Provision (14 Nov 2023)

Alan Dillon: 249. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government to provide details on the number of affordable homes that will be built in Mayo between now and 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49525/23]