Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 310: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will provide adequate resources in respect of an organisation (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [5119/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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I have responsibility for the implementation of the National Childcare Investment Programme 2006-2010 (NCIP) which included a capital grant programme to develop childcare facilities. I also have responsibility for implementing the free Pre-School Year in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme, which provides capitation funding to pre-school services providers participating in the free pre-school scheme.

The organisation in question was successful in its application for capital funding under the NCIP and funding amounting to €960,000 has been approved to assist the organisation in developing a childcare facility. I understand that more than €300,000 of this funding has been drawn down to date. The organisation in question is participating in the ECCE programme, which was introduced in January 2010. I understand that capitation funding amounting to €42,525 has been paid to the organisation to date in respect of the pre-school year which commenced in September 2010. A further payment in respect of the final term of this pre-school year is due to be paid to the organisation shortly.