Tom Neville (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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1121. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her views on a matter relating to a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46595/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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My Department funds City and County Childcare Committees (CCC) to support parents to identify suitable childcare places. My Department has raised this query with the relevant CCC who have noted they have a waiting list and are not in a position to provide further ECCE places.

It is a matter for the provider to decide how they structure their service. The CCC has noted that other Creches in the locality may have available places.

In addition, the family may wish to consider whether they are entitled to other forms of subvention. Again the CCC will be in a position to advise on this. The parents may also wish to consult www.affordablechildcare.ie.