John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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565. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she is aware of the ongoing dispute between Childminding Ireland and IMPACT members in Kilcoole, County Wicklow; if she will use her influence to require Childminding Ireland to engage in normal negotiations through the State's industrial relations bodies; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18445/16]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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I am aware of the difficulties currently being experienced in Childminding Ireland in relation to the proposed restructuring of the organisation. The dispute between IMPACT members and Childminding Ireland is regrettable. However, the restructuring and the current dispute is an operational matter for the employer and the Board of Childminding Ireland. In the circumstances, it would be inappropriate for me as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to interfere in such matters.

I am aware that both IMPACT and Childminding Ireland have re-engaged with the Workplace Relations Commission. I hope that the matter will be resolved quickly and to the satisfaction of all parties.