Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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299. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding core funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6078/23]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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My Department has published a list of qualifications that meet both regulatory and contractual requirements for working in early learning and care services. The list includes qualifications at levels 7 and 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications that meet the contractual requirements for graduate premium payments in Core Funding. Individuals who have relevant qualifications that are not on the published list can apply to my Department for assessment of their qualifications profile for equivalence with approved qualifications.

With regards to the individual mentioned in the Deputy's question, as a result of data protection requirements I cannot share information with a third party in relation to an individual’s application. I am, however, pleased to say that my officials have already processed the application for recognition of qualifications and have issued the appropriate documentation directly to the applicant.