Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

I also point out that the scheme will result in job losses in the system, will do lasting damage to the quality of child care and, critically, will take choice from parents. The scheme was implemented without consultation with the providers. I ask the Minister of State to seriously consider reviewing the scheme at this point so that it works to provide for the outcomes for which it has the potential to provide. I compliment the Minister of State on bringing it in, but there is no point in bringing in one that will not deliver on quality outcomes.

I look forward to hearing the Minister of State's answers based on the questions I asked in this debate.