Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if he will specify the regulations in relation to child care (details supplied). [5971/11]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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Child minding in Ireland is governed by Part VII of the Child Care Act 1991 and by the Child Care (Pre-School Services) (No 2) Regulations 2006. The explanatory guide to the regulations prescribes that a childminder should look after not more than five pre-school children including the childminder's own pre-school children. Not more than two of the prescribed number of children should be less that 15 months. Exceptions in relation to the numbers under 15 months can be made in the case of multiple births or siblings. It is also a requirement that a telephone and a second person be available on the premises to deal with emergencies.