Sean Barrett (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Have we made child care too expensive by excessive regulation? Are the requirements so high? In a society with 14.8% unemployment, it is a contradiction that a service like child care should be so expensive. What is the logjam that enters into the Minister's mind when she confronts the situation? I thank the Minister for raising all these issues and bringing them to the Seanad in a series of tutorials on how she is addressing the situation and asking us for input. We appreciate that very much.