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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services (17 Apr 2024)
Seán Kyne: I thank the Cathaoirleach for choosing this matter and I welcome the Minister of State. I acknowledge the range of supports and investment provided by the Government to the Department of children to assist parents in affording childcare, which has been greatly beneficial. I acknowledge also the work of the city and county childcare committees, whether through the early childhood care and...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Childcare Services (17 Apr 2024)
Ossian Smyth: I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. Ensuring that high-quality early learning and childcare is affordable and accessible to all children, in particular children from vulnerable backgrounds, is a key priority for the Government. Data from the latest annual early years sector profile from last summer estimated that 14,088 children were enrolled in early learning and...