Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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386. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he will publish the new child care regulations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4318/15]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The revised Child Care Regulations which are required under the new amendments to Part VII of the Child Care Act 1991 are currently being developed in association with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. These new Regulations will provide for a number of reforms being introduced by my Department under the Early Years Quality Agenda.

As pointed out previously, the drafting of the new regulations required a root and branch re-examination of the existing regulations, including a restructuring of regulations and guidance content in line with the latest drafting practices. It is expected that the new Regulations will be finalised shortly.