Brian Leddin (Limerick City, Green Party)
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68. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his attention has been drawn to the issues regarding a pre-school (details supplied); if any supports will be provided to the pre-school from his Department; the steps he will take to prevent similar issues from arising elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25996/23]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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I am aware of the challenges a service can face when there is an unexpectant lose of premises. While decisions about the day-to-day running of services, including the choice of location, contracts, leases for premises and any decision to close, ultimately lie with the provider, my Department can provide support through the City and County Childcare Committees (CCC) in such a scenario.

In order for a service to receive this support, I would advise any affected service to contact their local CCC. Once a service engages with their local CCC, they will be able to provide support through the Case Management process. As part of this process, the local CCC and Pobal will work together with a service to provide support in identifying alternative premises if deemed necessary. In some instances, the CCC will also work with parents to locate alternative early learning and childcare places.

I would advise affected services to avail of support through this aforementioned Case Management process.