Written answers

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Department of Health and Children

Pre-school Services

12:00 pm

Photo of Michael McGrathMichael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will respond to a query (details supplied) regarding the new free pre-school year under the early childhood care and education scheme. [35774/09]

Photo of Barry AndrewsBarry Andrews (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, I have responsibility for the implementation of the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education scheme, which is being introduced in January 2010. Applications for the new Early Childhood Care and Education scheme have been received from approximately 410 child care facilities in Cork city and county in respect of approximately 480 pre-school services. Separate applications are required where a child care facility provides both sessional pre-school and full day care. Applicants were asked to state the number of pre-school places which they anticipate providing in January 2010. On the basis of the information provided, it is estimated that approximately 11,510 pre-school year places will be available in Cork city and county. Provisional approval to participate in the scheme has been given to applicants pending detailed examination of supporting documentation. This process is expected to be completed shortly and a list of services which enter into contract with my office to deliver the scheme will be available at that time.

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