Mary White (Fianna Fail)

Regarding the comments by Senators Fitzgerald and Alex White, the Minister of State informed the House he had sent out information leaflets asking the community child care crèches for information on those participating in them. He wanted to know the economic status of those using them. He informed the House on numerous occasions that he examined the scheme with this information to hand. Up to 80% of respondents said they wished to participate in the scheme. He was able to fast-track his changes that he said from day one he was going to introduce.